Ingredient

Tomato Ketchup

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Ketchup is used as a condiment and flavoring agent in a wide variety of …

What it is

Tomato ketchup is a sauce made primarily from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices. The tomatoes are cooked, strained to remove skins and seeds, and then combined with the other ingredients. The mixture is then cooked further until thickened.

Why it's used

Ketchup is used as a condiment and flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods. Manufacturers add it to provide a sweet and tangy taste, and its acidity can also act as a mild preservative. It is commonly found in products like french fries, burgers, hot dogs, and as an ingredient in sauces and marinades.

Health notes

Tomato ketchup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. The primary health considerations relate to its sugar and sodium content, which can be high in some commercial varieties. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting intake of free sugars and sodium as part of a healthy diet. JECFA has evaluated ingredients commonly found in ketchup, such as citric acid and sodium benzoate, and established acceptable daily intakes.

Allergen info

Tomato ketchup is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless specific gluten-containing spices or flavorings are added.

Products containing Tomato Ketchup

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FRANKLIN BARBECUE Espresso Barbecue Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 26.7Carbs Vegetable Egg Rolls Savory Cabbage, Carrots, Water Chestnuts, Onion, Celery And Brown Rice In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Vegetable Egg Rolls Topco Associates, Inc. Vegetable Egg Rolls Savory Cabbage, Carrots, Water Chestnuts, Onion, Celery And Brown Rice In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Vegetable Egg Rolls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 209kcal 5.8Protein 7.0Fat 32.6Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Bacon Topped Meatloaf With Spicy Ketchup, Bacon Topped Meatloaf Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 180kcal 8.8Protein 10.2Fat 13.4Carbs Pork Egg Rolls Savory Pork, Cabbage, Carrots And Onion In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Pork Egg Rolls Topco Associates, Inc. Pork Egg Rolls Savory Pork, Cabbage, Carrots And Onion In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Pork Egg Rolls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 233kcal 8.1Protein 10.5Fat 26.7Carbs Chicken Egg Rolls Savory Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots And Onion In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Chicken Egg Rolls Topco Associates, Inc. Chicken Egg Rolls Savory Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots And Onion In A Crispy, Golden Brown Fried Wheat Wrap With Sweet And Sour Sauce, Chicken Egg Rolls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 174kcal 10.5Protein 1.7Fat 26.7Carbs Head Country, Inc. Bar-B-Q Sauce, Spicy Chipotle Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 150kcal 0Protein 0Fat 36.7Carbs Troyer Dist. Co. Original BBQ Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 167kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Ja-Del, Inc. Barbecue Beans With Hickory BBQ Beef Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 138kcal 5.1Protein 2.2Fat 24.6Carbs American Flatbread Handmade Thin & Crispy Pizza, Pulled Pork & Pineapple Pizza High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 226kcal 11.3Protein 7.8Fat 25.2Carbs Ben's Mustard BBQ Sauce, Sweet & Hot Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 43.3Carbs DennyMike's 'Cue Stuff, LLC Hot'N Nasty BBQ Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 143kcal 2.9Protein 0Fat 34.3Carbs DennyMike's 'Cue Stuff, LLC BBQ Sauce, Sweet 'N Spicy Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 143kcal 2.9Protein 0Fat 34.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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