Aldi's Bramwells �1.29/730g Two of the three tasters compared Aldi's ketchup to the flavour of condensed tomato soup.

Everyone noted the good sugar and vinegar balance and enjoyed the tomato richness. Very well liked, and excellent value.

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Heinz �1.57/460g This bestseller has a happy blend of spices and sugar with a distinctive vinegar kick.

Extra smooth and light, the seasoning masks the tomato flavour a little, which saw it lose marks.

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Marks & Spencer �1.49/490g A thick, rich sauce with real tomato bite.

Well-spiced with the right amount of piquancy, this has a fresh, clean taste.

Our clear favourite.

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Tesco �1.54/745g A layer of sugar tickles the taste buds. The smooth and creamy texture is nice but all tasters found the sugar content alarming and overpowering.

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