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Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 3.9 ShowHide
Scored as a condiment: nutrition is judged on what a 15 g serving delivers — a typical single use — not on the per-100g figures, which describe a quantity of this product nobody eats. The per-100g panel is still shown in full below.
Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This sauce is primarily a blend of water, sugar, and tomato paste, with a significant amount of added sugar. While it contains some beneficial spices, these are not counted as a formulation strength. Due to the high added sugar content, it should be consumed in moderation, especially by individuals monitoring their sugar intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Tomato Paste
- Garlic powder
- Ginger powder
High in added sugar; contains additives and trace spices.
This sauce is high in added sugar, which is a primary concern for regular consumption. Several functional ingredients like thickeners, acidity regulator, sweetener, and preservatives are not specifically identified, raising transparency issues. While it includes some spices, these are in very small amounts and won't provide significant nutritional benefits.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 25.5 g per 100 g.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Sweetener not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains tomato paste, providing some natural nutrients and flavor.
Includes natural spices like garlic and ginger powder for flavor.
Watch out for
High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation.
Red chilli and spice extract are present in trace amounts, so a meaningful benefit is unlikely.
Decode Label Analysis
High added sugar content. While this is a condiment, regular or excessive consumption can contribute significantly to daily sugar intake, which is linked to various health issues.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
Quality is a subjective term and cannot be verified from the provided label information.
The claim refers to the brand's establishment date, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list does not explicitly state the presence or absence of MSG.
Tomato paste is listed as an ingredient, which is consistent with a tomato ketchup product.
Sugar is listed as an ingredient for sweetness, and red chilli, garlic powder, ginger powder, and spice extract are listed for spiciness.
All listed ingredients (Water, Sugar, Tomato Paste, Iodized Salt, Thickeners, Acidity Regulator, Sweetener, Red Chilli, Garlic powder, Ginger powder, Preservatives, Spice Extract) are plant-based or synthetic, indicating the product is vegan.
Tomato paste is listed as an ingredient, which is consistent with a tomato sauce product.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Water
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Sugar
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Tomato Paste 12%
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Iodized Salt
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ThickenersAcetylated distarch adipate (INS 1422), Xanthan gum (INS 415), Sodium alginate (INS 401)Thickeners (INS 1422, INS 415, INS 401)
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Acidity RegulatorAcetic acid (INS 260)Acidity Regulator (INS 260)
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SweetenerSweetener {Steviol Glycoside (INS 960)}
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Red Chilli 0.7% trace amount
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Garlic Powder
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Ginger Powder
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PreservativesSodium benzoate (INS 211)Preservatives (INS 211)
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Spice extract trace amount
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 130.8 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 25.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label. This is a condiment — used by the pinch or the spoonful, not eaten by the plate — so a red row here means the product is dense in that nutrient, not that a serving of it is. The score judges its nutrition on what a 15 g serving actually delivers.
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What are the ingredients in Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy?
The label of Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sugar, Tomato Paste, Iodized Salt, Thickeners, Acidity Regulator, Sweetener, Red Chilli, Garlic powder, Ginger powder, Preservatives, Spice Extract. Flagged by the analysis: Sweetener, Preservatives.
Is Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy safe to eat?
Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This sauce is high in added sugar, which is a primary concern for regular consumption. Several functional ingredients like thickeners, acidity regulator, sweetener, and preservatives are not specifically identified, raising transparency issues. While it includes some spices, these are in very small amounts and won't provide significant nutritional benefits.
Why does Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation. Red chilli and spice extract are present in trace amounts, so a meaningful benefit is unlikely.
Who should avoid Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring sugar intake; Those with sensitivities to undisclosed additives.
Is Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy high in sugar?
Yes — 29.2 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 25.5 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy high in salt?
Yes — 900 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.25 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Del Monte Quality" — can't be verified from the label. "SINCE 1892" — can't be verified from the label. "No MSG" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy vegetarian?
Del Monte Tomato Ketchup - Sweet and Spicy is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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