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Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 4.5 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.
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This tomato-based sauce offers a convenient flavor boost but contains a high amount of added sugar and sodium, which are common concerns in condiments. The use of an undisclosed stabilizer and the preservative Sodium Benzoate (INS 211), classified as a potential irritant and linked to hyperactivity in children when combined with certain artificial colors, are notable drawbacks. While suitable for most in moderation, individuals sensitive to preservatives or those managing sugar and sodium intake should be mindful of serving sizes.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Tomato Paste
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
High in sugar and sodium; contains a common preservative and undisclosed stabilizer.
This sauce is high in added sugar and sodium, common in many condiments. It contains Sodium Benzoate (INS 211), a preservative that can be a concern for some, especially when combined with certain artificial colors, and an undisclosed stabilizer, which reduces transparency. Use in moderation, particularly if you are monitoring sugar or sodium intake.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 32 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
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Stabilizer not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains real tomato paste as a primary ingredient
Uses natural flavor enhancers like onion and garlic powder
Watch out for
High in added sugar
High in sodium
Contains Sodium Benzoate (INS 211) as a preservative
Undisclosed 'Condiments' ingredient reduces transparency
Contains modified starch (INS 1422) as a stabilizer
Decode Label Analysis
The ingredient 'Stabilizer 1422,415' is listed with INS codes, but the general term 'Stabilizer' before the codes slightly reduces transparency. INS 1422 (Acetylated Distarch Adipate) and INS 415 (Xanthan Gum) are generally considered safe but can be a concern for individuals with sensitivities to modified starches.
Preservative 211 (Sodium Benzoate) is present. It is classified as a potential irritant and has been linked to hyperactivity in children when combined with certain artificial colors. While no artificial colors are listed here, sensitive individuals should be aware.
The term 'Condiments' is very broad and lacks specific ingredient disclosure, which reduces transparency and makes a full safety assessment challenging for potential undisclosed additives or allergens.
Combined Effects interactions
Sodium Benzoate (INS 211) is more effective as a preservative in acidic conditions, which Acetic Acid (INS 260) provides. However, in the presence of high heat and vitamin C, sodium benzoate can form benzene, a carcinogen. While tomatoes contain some vitamin C, the acidity from INS 260 and typical storage conditions for this product make significant benzene formation unlikely, but it's a known chemical interaction.
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.
The label does not specify the percentage of real tomatoes or tomato paste used.
The label does not provide information to verify if the tomatoes used are fresh.
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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About this ingredient
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| Energy | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g |
| Total Fat | 0.02 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 136 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only. 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 Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup?
The label of Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Water, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Salt, Acidity regulator -260, Stabilizer 1422,415, Preservative 211, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Spices, Condiments. Flagged by the analysis: Stabilizer 1422,415, Preservative 211.
Is Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup safe to eat?
Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup scores 4.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This sauce is high in added sugar and sodium, common in many condiments. It contains Sodium Benzoate (INS 211), a preservative that can be a concern for some, especially when combined with certain artificial colors, and an undisclosed stabilizer, which reduces transparency. Use in moderation, particularly if you are monitoring sugar or sodium intake.
Why does Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup score 4.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High in added sugar. High in sodium. Contains Sodium Benzoate (INS 211) as a preservative.
Who should avoid Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive to preservatives; Managing sugar intake; Managing sodium intake.
Is Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup high in sugar?
Yes — 32 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 does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Is Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup high in salt?
Yes — 907 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.27 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 Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "100% REAL TOMATOES" — can't be verified from the label. "FRESH TOMATO KETCHUP" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup vegetarian?
Kissan Fresh Tomatto Ketchup is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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