Tag: Acid balance

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), added sugar can be found in many surprising everyday foods, and pasta sauce is a prime example. This raises a central question for those mindful of their health and cooking traditions: **should there be sugar in pasta sauce**? This article explores the culinary reasons for and against adding sweeteners, from balancing acidity to preserving authentic flavor, and breaks down the nutritional considerations for your diet.

According to Business Insider, a 20-ounce bottle of Heinz tomato ketchup contains about two-thirds of a cup of sugar. The question of why is ketchup so sugary is a common one, and the answer involves a surprising mix of flavor science, food preservation, and historical changes to the recipe.