What’s your absolute favoritego-to condiment?
As a Midwesterner, I’m partial toranch dressing.
It’s a way of life here.
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At the time, I believed this.
However, I have learned that this sentiment couldn’t be further from the truth.
This way, it really hits home.
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The taste:Like thick pasta sauce that went bad.
There’s nothing to save this unsweetened product from the stark acidity.
So, you end up with a tartness that smears across your tongue and ends in bitterness.
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I would rather endure a few unnatural ingredients in exchange for something more edible.
It claims to come with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
But, unlike Primal Kitchen, it doesn’t waste time with organic elements.
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Turns out it looks like regular ketchup in a bright, ruby-red shade; yet, I was wary.
The taste:I immediately shook my head in distaste as this one hit my taste buds.
I suppose if given the option of this or nothing, I would still indulge.
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But it’s not an item I would add to the weekly grocery list.
The look:A bit unnaturally bright, like Walmart’s.
Other than that, it’s easy on the eyes with a sheeny and polished-looking texture.
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The taste:Again, the resemblance to Walmart’s sweet and sour condiment is uncanny.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the same supplier produced the two.
Ketchup inevitably also makes the cut.
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A 20-ounce bottle cost me $1.99not bad for a big-name brand.
The look:The crimson red substance was hesitant to come out of the squeeze bottle.
And, when it did, it looked coagulated and less blended than other offerings.
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The taste:Closer to a tomato paste with an in-your-face and concentrated taste of the red fruit.
Other reviewers on Hunt’s website say it’s akin to cinnamon.
I believe this sentiment is close, though not precisely what’s going on here.
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I also snagged the variety with 50% less sugar and sodium.
The look:It’s noticeably darker than other brandscloser to burgundy or maroon.
But it’s glossy with a uniform consistency.
The taste:Thin and slippery, it doesn’t cling well to your dipping apparatus.
When you do finally get a glob, however, the flavor is relatively mild.
It’s not as acidic as others and even tastes slightly sweeter despite its lower sugar count.
It is an interesting abnormality in the world of ketchup, but not necessarily a negative one.
Salt, a bit of spice, onion powder, and natural flavors also can’t be forgotten.
The 20-ounce plastic container comes in at a very reasonable price of $1.19.
It’s less vibrant than Kroger and Walmart’s ketchup but just as silky.
The taste:A unicorn in its price range.
I have nothing negative to say about it and can’t get over its low cost.
it’s possible for you to now enjoy Heinz ketchup in flavors like jalapeno,pickle, and chipotle.
The look:Devoid of faults in the most quintessential shade of cheery cherry red.
The taste:Bold with a pronounced tomato flavor, yet it’s not overwhelming.
Instead, everything works together to elevate the flavor of the ripened fruit.
What I found much more intriguing is thatRed Gold partners with Folds of Honor.
The look:Distinctly thicker and more viscous than Heinz and other brands.
It seemed to pile instead of pool onto my plate.
The coloring leans more towards the darker side.
The taste:Heinz sets a high bar.
But, as soon as I tasted Red Gold, I knew we had a contender.
It’s a tasty condiment through and through.
And, what’s more, I love that it’s a ketchup for a cause.
Keep on crushing it, Red Gold.
