Whole30 Ketchup Recipe (No Dates, Paleo, Vegan) (2024)

FAQs

What ketchup is Whole30 compliant? ›

Primal Kitchen ketchup (both the original unsweetened and the spicy variety) is actually officially Whole30 Approved!

Can You Eat Ketchup on a Paleo Diet? Most of the store-bought ketchups are not Paleo-friendly.

Store-bought yellow mustard, hot sauce and vinegar are normally free of all sweeteners and are thus fair game on Whole30. Not all condiments are created equal though, so it's important to continue checking your labels.

Yes, generally tomato ketchup is suitable for vegans. Its core ingredients are usually tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, herbs and spices, all of which are vegan friendly. But the ingredients list isn't the only thing we need to look at in order to get to the bottom of this question.

To put it simply, yes, Heinz ketchup is vegan-friendly. Not only are all their ingredients plant-based, when it comes to Heinz tomato ketchup they've said 'we can confirm that the product is suitable for a vegan diet. Our sugar is not refined using bone char from animal bones.

"Whole30 Approved Primal Kitchen is unstoppable when it comes to making your Whole30 tastier and more convenient. Their no-sugar-added ketchup will convert even the pickiest kids, and this carefully curated Whole30 Kit will take your protein and veggies next level in two shakes and a pour."

A Paleo-diet purist will tell you no, all cheese should be avoided on a Paleo lifestyle. Paleolithic humans didn't milk cows or process dairy. This is one case in which keto diet rules are much more lax than paleo.

Basic mustard consists of three ingredients: mustard seeds, water, and salt. That's it! This Paleo condiment is perfectly suitable for a wide range of dishes, especially to flavor meat. If you found a mustard plant and collected its seeds and popped one or two in your mouth, you would immediately spit it out.

Just One Bite

Here's the rule in a nutshell: If you think your less healthy treat is going to be so delicious, so incredible, so worth it, and then you take your first bite and discover it's not… STOP EATING.

Yes, both pickles and bananas are allowed on Whole30. Yet if they are a potential trigger food for you (for instance, the sweetness of bananas sets off a craving for other treats or makes you want to binge on the fruit), then you may consider including them on your “don't eat” list.

Can I eat popcorn on Whole30? ›

You can not eat popcorn on a Whole30 diet, but that doesn't mean you satisfy your craving.

Chick-fil-A has quite a few animal-free options to choose from, including the standard ketchup, mustard, and BBQ, but also chili lime vinaigrette dressing and sweet and spicy sriracha.

There are a number of organic ketchup brands for sale in grocery stores and popular retailers but most of them rely on cane sugar for the sweetener, an ingredient that is not Paleo. In general, you'll probably have to make your own ketchup if you can't live without this tangy, semi-sweet condiment.

1 cup ketchup (for use in cooking): substitute 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons vinegar.

It purely comes down to the sugar content. Heinz also uses a combination of high fructose corn syrup and regular corn syrup, whereas Hunt's simply lists high fructose corn syrup. Even Heinz's Simply Tomato Ketchup, which replaces corn syrup with cane sugar, suspiciously features the same 4 grams of sugar.

Many mustards are Whole30 compatible, but read your labels carefully. French's Yellow is compatible, but beware some Dijons, which often contain white wine. Look to our Whole30 Approved partners for spicy, yellow, and Dijon options that work perfectly for your Whole30 elimination.

For example, Red Dye 40 can be added to ketchup, yogurt, dips, and other foods to give them a more vibrant color. It can also be mixed with other dyes to get a certain color. The ingredients and additives, including Red Dye 40, are usually listed on the packages of the foods and other products that you buy.

Fancy ketchup is a U.S. grade A ketchup that has good color, good consistency, good flavor, and is free from defects, according to the USDA. Grade A ketchup must also have at least 33% tomato solids — making it thick enough to stay in place on your food.