unsweetened ketchup

Unsweetened ketchups rely primarily on tomato ingredients and vinegars for their flavor base. Instead of cane sugar or corn syrup, some brands use non-sugar sweeteners such as monk fruit or boost flavor with spice blends and seasonings.

Packaging typically uses phrases like “No added sugars,” “No Sugar Added,” or “Unsweetened.” Some labels go further and explicitly state they contain no cane sugar, corn syrup, or high‑fructose corn syrup.

Most unsweetened ketchups are sold in squeezable plastic bottles (including upside‑down squeeze bottles with flip caps). Other formats include glass jars and occasional multi‑bottle or case packs.

Brands typically promote unsweetened ketchup for dipping (fries, chicken tenders), topping burgers and hot dogs, drizzling over dishes, and mixing into recipes like meatloaf or sauces.

Many unsweetened ketchups explicitly state they contain no artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, synthetic colors, or high‑fructose corn syrup.