Course:FNH200/Assignments/2025/Heinz Tomato Ketchup: Regular vs. No Sugar Added

Introduction

Heinz Tomato Ketchup is a widely popular product that is made from sweet, juicy, ripe tomatoes for the signature thick and rich taste of America's Favorite Ketchup. This Ketchup is both fat-free and gluten-free. The Heinz company has also introduced the sugar-free version to meet the increasing demand from customers for a healthy lifestyle.

Our group will analyze the ingredients provided in the following part of this page to highlight both similarities and differences.

Pictures

Heinz Tomato Ketchup Regular Front Packaging

Heinz Tomato Ketchup Regular Nutrition Facts Table & Ingredients

Heinz Tomato Ketchup No Sugar Added Front Packaging

Heinz Tomato Ketchup No Sugar Added Nutrition Facts Table & Ingredients

Ingredient lists

Ingredients

Heinz Tomato Ketchup	Heinz Tomato Ketchup with No Sugar Added
Tomato paste (from fresh, ripe tomatoes) Sugar Vinegar Salt Spices	Tomato paste (from fresh, ripe tomatoes) Vinegar Water Salt Yeast Spices Sucralose (3.7 mg sucralose per 15 mL serving).

Substitutes & Additives Added

	Heinz Tomato Ketchup	Heinz Tomato Ketchup No Sugar Added
Sugar Substitutes	none	Sucralose
Fat Substitutes	none	none
Additives	none	Yeast

Role of Substitutes & Additives

Heinz Tomato Ketchup

• Fat substitutes: None
• Sugar substitutes: None
• Additives: None

Heinz Tomato Ketchup No Sugar Added

• Fat substitutes: None
• Sugar substitutes:
  • Sucralose (3.7 mg sucralose per 15 mL)
• Additives:
  • Yeast Extract

Sucralose: Sucralose is a non-caloric artificial sweetener, meaning it contributes 0 Cal/g. It is around 600 times sweeter than table sugar (sucrose). Sucralose has a unique stable structure, which makes it stay sweet in both cold and hot temperature. It can be used in both frozen and baked foods as a sweetener, but will not provide the same texture or fermentation effect as sugar. The structure also prevents the human body from breaking it down, which is why it contributes to 0 calories and is safe for consumption.

Yeast Extract: Yeast extracts are the cell contents of yeast. They do not include the cell walls. They are used as food additives and flavorings. They are also used as nutrients for bacterial culture. These extracts create savoury flavors and an umami taste sensation. You can find yeast extract in many packaged foods. Examples include frozen meals, crackers, snack foods, gravy, and stock. Yeast extracts are rich in B vitamins. However, they do not contain vitamin B12. Yeast extracts contain glutamic acid. Fermented foods also contain glutamic acid. Glutamic acid is a free glutamate. It is an amino acid. It adds the umami flavor. Glutamic acid is naturally found in other foods too. Meat and cheese contain it. Fungi like mushrooms and yeast have it. Vegetables like broccoli and tomatoes also contain it. Yeast extract contains other substances. These substances provide aromas when heated. Some of these aromas are meat-like.

Compare & Contrast

Similarities:

Both the regular Heinz Tomato Ketchup and Zero Sugar Added version share the same main components. These components include Tomato paste made from fresh, ripe tomatoes, Vinegar, Salt, and Spices. The iron content is 1% in both products. The potassium content is also 1% in both products. They also have the same serving size of 1, or 15 mL. As for macronutrients, both versions share the same amount of fat and protein, 0g and 0.2g per serving respectively.

Differences:

Like the name suggests, there is no sugar in the No Sugar Added version. Instead, sucralose is used, containing 3.7 mg per 15 mL serving. There is more sodium in the No Sugar Added version, at 200 mg compared to the regular version which has 150 mg. Calorie wise, the regular version has 20 Calories per serving while the No Sugar Added version has 5 Calories per serving. This difference in Calories comes from the amount of carbohydrates, 5g, with 4g being sugar, in the regular version compared to the No Sugar Added version having 1g, with 0g being sugar. The No Sugar Added version also contains water, while the regular version does not. This addition of water changes the viscosity of the ketchup, making it less thick.

Labels

	Heinz Tomato Ketchup & Heinz Tomato Ketchup No Sugar Added
Common Name	Known as Heinz Tomato Ketchup and Heinz Ketchup Style Sauce
Bilignaulism	Both products have English and French
Country of Origin	Both products originate from the United States, printed on the back with the Nutrition Facts Table
Date Markings & Storage Instructions	Best before date shown on the bottle cap Product should be stored in the refrigerator after opening
Name & Principle Place of Business	Kraft Heinz Canada, Toronto, ON
Legibility & Location	Information on the labeling is legible and the product can be found easily (condiments/sauce aisles)
Net Quantity	The Heinz Tomato Ketchup shown above is the 375 mL variant, but it comes in 750 mL, 1L, 1.5L, and 2.5L. The No Sugar Added version only comes in 750 mL, as labeled on the bottle
Nutrition Facts	Both products include all of the necessary information: Calories, fat ( both saturated and trans), cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, fibre, sugar, protein, and micronutrients (calcium, iron, and vitamins)
Irradiation	Neither product has been irradiated
List of Ingredients & Allergens	List of ingredients are shown in the lists above as well as the photos provided There are no allergens listed
Sweeteners	Heinz Tomato Ketchup uses none, Heinz Tomato Ketchup No Sugar Added uses Sucralose (3.7 mg per 15 mL serving)
Food Additives	Heinz Tomato Ketchup uses none, Heinz Tomato Ketchup No Sugar Added uses Yeast
Claim and Statements	There are no health claims or statements on either product

1. All of the information complies with the regulatory requirements outlined in Lesson 4. This includes but is not limited to a common name, bilingualism, date markings & instructions, net quantity, nutrition facts, list of ingredients, sweeteners, and additives.

References

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