
Why we picked it
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Three quarters of the bottle is whole tomato, and every ingredient carries an exact percentage down to the 0.06% lemon extract.
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Misri instead of refined sugar, with total sugar at about 17 g per 100 g.
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We like that the thickness comes from cooking the tomato down, not from starch or gum.
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No synthetic colour, no preservative and no stabiliser.
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A microbiology report is on file, which matters for a sauce with no preservative.
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Glass bottle, not a squeezy plastic one.
What to look for in Ketchup?
What to look for in Ketchup?
- 01Whether the first ingredient is tomato or tomato paste. Paste is cheaper and needs water, sugar and starch to rebuild body.
- 02Where sugar sits in the list and how many grams per 100 g. Sugar is often the second ingredient by weight.
- 03A Class II preservative such as sodium benzoate (INS 211). It is legal, but a preservative-free bottle has to be refrigerated instead.
- 04Synthetic colour or a thickener such as modified starch or xanthan gum. Real tomato needs neither.
- 05A percentage breakdown against every ingredient. Very few brands print one.
What's inside
Three quarters of the bottle is whole tomato rather than paste, and it supplies the colour, body and tang.
The only sweetener, less refined than white sugar but still sucrose and still added sugar.
Savoury depth, the way a homemade chutney gets it.
Acidity for flavour and to keep the sauce stable without a chemical preservative.
Works out at about 1.4 g of salt per 100 g of ketchup.
A second source of acidity and brightness.
Gentle heat.
Warmth and aroma.
Savoury note.
The chutney-like aroma.
Background heat.
Sweet spice note.
A trace of citrus flavour, an extract rather than a synthetic flavouring.
Two Brothers Truemato Ketchup vs other ketchups
| What to compare | Purepicked | Other ketchups |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato content | 75.75% whole tomato, no paste | Usually tomato paste reconstituted with water |
| Sweetener | 14.16% misri (rock sugar) | Refined sugar or liquid glucose |
| Preservative | None; refrigerate after opening | Often a Class II preservative such as sodium benzoate (INS 211) |
| Colour | Tomato only | May carry a synthetic colour |
| Thickener | None; body comes from reduced tomato | Often modified starch or xanthan gum (INS 415) |
| Lab testing | Microbiology panel on file | Rarely tested |
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
- Energy
- 125.83 kcal
- Protein
- 0.70 g
- Carbohydrate
- 29.61 g
- Total sugars
- 16.80 g
- Added sugars
- 13.86 g
- Dietary fibre
- 0.29 g
- Total fat
- 0.51 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.18 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Salt
- 1.43 g
How to use it
- Dunk pakoras, samosas and cutlets straight from the bottle
- Spread on sandwiches and rolls in place of a sugary sauce
- Stir into a quick pav bhaji or pulao base for tomato depth
- Mix with a little curd or mayonnaise for a dip
- Brush over paneer or vegetables before grilling as a quick glaze
Is it for you?
Good for
Households that want a real-tomato ketchup rather than one built from paste
Anyone avoiding synthetic colour, preservatives and thickeners
Kids' tiffins and everyday dipping, in moderation
Cooks who use ketchup as an ingredient in chutneys, sandwiches and marinades
Avoid if
Anyone looking for a zero-sugar condiment; this has about 14 g of added sugar per 100 g
Households that will not refrigerate after opening
Anyone expecting a perfectly uniform, glossy commodity texture
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Two Brothers India Farms
- Net quantity
- 300 g
- Type
- Sauces
Also on the label
Questions people ask
Do I need to refrigerate it?
Yes. It has no preservative, so refrigerate it after opening and finish it within 30 days.
Why does the ketchup separate or vary in texture?
There is no thickener or stabiliser. The body comes from reduced tomato, so some juice separation and batch-to-batch texture differences are normal.
How much sugar is in it?
About 17 g sugar per 100 g, of which about 14 g is added misri (rock sugar). It is still a sugary condiment.
What is it made from?
75.75% whole tomato (not paste), misri, onion, organic vinegar, salt, lemon juice and spices, with every ingredient listed by percentage. No synthetic colour.
Is it allergen-safe?
It is packed in a facility that also processes wheat, seeds and nuts.
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