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Best ketchup, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Isaac Bernal Carbajo, Lawrence Weeks, Adrianne Calvo, Carl Miller and 11 more. Recommendations come from eatingwell.com, simplyrecipes.com, pennlive.com and sporked.com and 1 other sources.

Condiments · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Heinz Tomato Ketchup

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    Unanimous among the chefs EatingWell asked. Calvo: “Heinz is still the gold standard. It’s one of those rare products that has remained remarkably consistent over the years.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗
  2. 2

    Heinz Simply Tomato Ketchup

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    The unanimous pick of Allrecipes’ chef panel. Hill: “Full tomato flavor without being too fruity, and doesn’t include any high-fructose corn syrup.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: allrecipes.com ↗Disclosure: Barua hosts a Kraft Heinz foodservice podcast (not a ketchup endorsement)
  3. 3

    Primal Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Ketchup

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    No added sugar, organic tomatoes. Carbajo: a “refined flavor… great for cooking, as the tomato and spices take center stage.”
    Where to buy · primalkitchen.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best ketchup, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Heinz Tomato Ketchup, chosen by Carl Miller (Rita’s Seaside Grille); Adrianne Calvo (Chef Adrianne’s); Isaac Bernal Carbajo (Representation of Spain to the UN); Lawrence Weeks (Murray’s Creole Pub). Unanimous among the chefs EatingWell asked. Calvo: “Heinz is still the gold standard. It’s one of those rare products that has remained remarkably consistent over the years.” Source: eatingwell.com ↗
What are the other top picks for ketchup?
No. 2 is Heinz Simply Tomato Ketchup, chosen by Meggan Hill (Culinary Hill); Josh Capon (Capon’s Burgers); Avishar Barua (Agni). No. 3 is Primal Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Ketchup, chosen by Isaac Bernal Carbajo (Representation of Spain to the UN). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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