Our tasters were most impressed with its appearance and colour, but they also liked the taste, with some tasters describing it as well balanced with just the right amount of tomato and sweetness.

Hellmann’s Tomato Ketchup 430ml

Waitrose Essential Tomato Ketchup - 69% Scored well for appearance, with nearly 80% naming it as 'just right' in colour, however it largely disappointed with flavour. 90p for 470g (19p per 100g). Available in Waitrose. Start by making the marinade. Measure the Hellmann's Ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic granules and mixed herbs into a bowl and whisk together with a fork until well combined. Most of the other supermarket tomato ketchups fared relatively well, so wherever you shop, the own-brand is worth a go. M&S shoppers may be disappointed though, as this ketchup didn't quite hit the mark with our tasters.

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Hellmann's and Aldi's ketchups narrowly missed the top spots, with Hellmann's coming in third place and Aldi in fourth. Sainsbury's Tomato Ketchup Sauce - 69% Ok, but nothing special. 85p for 460g (18p per 100g). Available from Sainsbury’s. Our consumer test revealed a rival ketchup can hold its own against Heinz - and is less than half the price.

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Ketchup has been around for centuries, with various versions of the condiment used in ancient China and Rome. The modern version of ketchup is believed to have originated in the late 1600s in Southeast Asia, where it was made from fermented fish and spices. It eventually made its way to the United States in the 1800s, where it was popularized as a condiment for hamburgers and other dishes. Tomatoes became the main ingredient in ketchup in the late 19th century, with the recipe further refined over the years to the beloved condiment we know today. And while Heinz holds onto its ketchup crown (albeit shared with Co-op), several cheaper supermarket ketchups weren't far behind, so you can save on the red stuff without having to compromise on satisfaction. Hellmann’s has been a trusted brand for mayonnaise and other condiments since 1913, but did you know they also make ketchup? Hellmann’s foray into the world of ketchup began in 2018 when they launched their own line of ketchup products. They offer a variety of ketchup flavors, like Classic Ketchup, Organic, and Cheesy Jalapeno. Whether you’re looking to dip your French fries in a classic ketchup or spice things up with a cheesy jalapeno, Hellmann’s has you covered. Hellmann’s Real Ketchup: Delicious, Healthy, Sustainable!

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A bottle of Heinz doesn't come cheap. It's more than three times as expensive as the average ketchup in our test (per 100g). But if you won't settle for anything but the original, it's worth keeping an eye out for offers as this is typically the best time to buy.