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We tested 6 name-brand ketchups so you don’t have to – here’s what won the taste test

WHEN it comes to flavorful condiments that can be added to your favorite dishes, ketchup is one of the most popular options.

There are tons of ketchup brands to choose from, so figuring out which one tastes the best is important to foodies everywhere.

Six ketchup brands have been compared based on flavor by a taste tester named Julie Guerra
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Six ketchup brands have been compared based on flavor by a taste tester named Julie GuerraCredit: Getty

A taste tester named Julie Guerra from has shared her thoughts on six different brands of ketchup.

Here’s her honest opinion about which brand of ketchup should be used as a dipping sauce for your next order of fries.

Hunt's Tomato Ketchup

Julie tasted Hunt's tomato ketchup and described it as being “meh” with a little sweetness.

She said: “It gets the job done if it’s what you have on hand, but you can do better."

Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Tomato Ketchup

It turns out that Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Tomato Ketchup isn’t quite a top-tier pick.

“It's not bad, but I probably wouldn't purchase it again if I had other options,” Julie explains.

Eat This, Not That!'s Homemade Ketchup Recipe

Julie says Eat This, Not That!’s Homemade Ketchup Recipe is a solid option for ketchup lovers everywhere."

"It's homemade, not processed – and tastes like it too," she says.

Red Duck Organic Ketchup

Anyone who’s interested in ketchup that tastes like it’s on the healthier side might consider Red Duck Organic Ketchup as a viable option.

“It's awesome ketchup and would probably make a great marinade,” Julie says.

Julie thinks Red Duck Organic Ketchup, Sir Kensington's Classic Ketchup, and Heinz Tomato Ketchup are delicious choices
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Julie thinks Red Duck Organic Ketchup, Sir Kensington's Classic Ketchup, and Heinz Tomato Ketchup are delicious choicesCredit: Getty

Sir Kensington's Classic Ketchup

Sir Kensington's Classic Ketchup might be a lesser-known ketchup brand, but that doesn’t mean it’s not totally delicious.

Julie described it by saying: “I can taste the vinegar, but it's the inclusion of lime juice I found most genius.”

Heinz Tomato Ketchup

The most popular ketchup brand in existence today is Heinz Tomato Ketchup, hands down.

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Heinz also happens to be Julie‘s favorite ketchup brand in terms of flavor.

She says: “It's not too sweet, not too savory, and because it's virtually the go-to bottle in every Jersey diner, it had the element of nostalgia on its side.”