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The True Tomato Ketchup
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Held by the top 12% of everything we score. Awarded on this product's published 8.2/10 — every scoring lane clear, no significant concern, and nothing on the label that its own ingredient list contradicts.
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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 6 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This tomato-based condiment offers a transparent ingredient list of real food items, making it a generally good choice for most consumers. The primary nutritional consideration is its salt content, which, while typical for a condiment, should be factored into daily intake, especially for individuals monitoring sodium. The use of 'Desi khand' (unrefined cane sugar) provides sweetness, but its contribution to overall sugar intake should be noted.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testWhat’s favorable
- Real tomatoes
- Desi khand
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
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Transparent, real-food condiment with moderate sodium and sugar content.
This condiment is made with real tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and whole spices, sweetened with unrefined cane sugar and preserved with natural vinegar and salt. It's a good option for those seeking a product with a clear, simple ingredient list. However, like most condiments, it contributes to daily sodium and sugar intake, so moderation is key, especially for individuals managing blood pressure or blood sugar.
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.
What's good
Made with real, recognizable food ingredients.
High transparency with no undisclosed 'flavors' or artificial additives.
Contains beneficial ingredients like tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger.
Watch out for
Contains added sugar (Desi khand), which contributes to overall sugar intake.
Salt content, while typical for a condiment, should be considered for those on sodium-restricted diets.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-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.
"Chemical-free" has no meaning on a food label — salt and vinegar are chemicals — so the wording cannot be supported. Judge it on the list instead, which here is the stronger case: whole foods and kitchen staples, with no synthetic additive, colour or preservative.
The claim 'Handmade' cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'Fresh' cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'Natural' is a subjective term and cannot be definitively verified from the ingredient list alone.
The label does not provide information to verify the exact quantity of tomatoes used per kilogram of ketchup.
The claim 'Homemade' is a subjective term and cannot be definitively verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list does not explicitly state 'water' as an added ingredient, but it's not possible to definitively verify 'no added water' from the provided information.
The claim 'Yet Very Tasty' is subjective and cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
Age suitability is a regulatory designation that can't be checked from the ingredient list.
The label states 'Real tomatoes' as the first ingredient, but the percentage of tomatoes in the final product is not explicitly stated or verifiable from the provided information.
The claim 'Handmade in Small Batches' cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list does not contain any commonly known preservatives.
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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Real tomatoes
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Desi khanddesi khand
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Oniononion
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Garlicgarlic
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Gingerginger
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Natural vinegarnatural vinegar
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Saltsalt
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Whole spiceswhole spices
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 | 16.4 kcal |
| Protein | 0.22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 2.1 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 51 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 The True Tomato Ketchup?
The label of The True Tomato Ketchup lists 8 ingredients, in label order: Real tomatoes, Desi khand, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Natural vinegar, Salt, Whole spices. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is The True Tomato Ketchup safe to eat?
The True Tomato Ketchup scores 8.2/10 on Decode Label (Favorable). This condiment is made with real tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and whole spices, sweetened with unrefined cane sugar and preserved with natural vinegar and salt. It's a good option for those seeking a product with a clear, simple ingredient list. However, like most condiments, it contributes to daily sodium and sugar intake, so moderation is key, especially for individuals managing blood pressure or blood sugar.
Why does The True Tomato Ketchup score 8.2/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains added sugar (Desi khand), which contributes to overall sugar intake. Salt content, while typical for a condiment, should be considered for those on sodium-restricted diets.
Who should avoid The True Tomato Ketchup?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sodium-restricted diet; Diabetes (due to added sugar).
How much sugar is in The True Tomato Ketchup?
18 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 14 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the The True Tomato Ketchup pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 12 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "No Chemicals" — misleading. "Handmade" — can't be verified from the label. "Fresh" — can't be verified from the label.
Is The True Tomato Ketchup vegetarian?
The True Tomato Ketchup is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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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