There is a definite taste difference between Organic and Original Heinz Ketchup... And for me Organic is the better - not only does it give a more distinct tomato flavour, but a feeling of righteousness - which makes it taste oh, so much better. Best thing? It costs about the same.

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In my experience, any brand of organic keychup is superior to non-organic. I started buying organic because the ingredient list was shorter, and no high fructose corn syrup, which is a tool of the devil. First I tried Heinz and then switched to the Safeway brand organic because it was a little cheaper, and both are wonderful (and reasonably priced) - they have a nice, deep flavor that is MUCH better than non-organics.

The only bad thing is that it's spoiled me for regular ketchup, which tastes quite sweet and artificial. I recently bought organic mustard - we'll see how that goes.

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I have always liked organic ketchup better than Heinz, but since nearly everyone grew up on Heinz, that is what we think ketchup should taste like. I have had ketchups made from cranberries (phenomenal!) and other interesting ingredients. Politically speaking, when a company like Heinz starts producing an organic product, then the 'green' movement has started winning. I hope one day we all have access to clean food that's affordable.

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For those who haven't read Malcolm Gladwell's brilliant essay on Ketchup (and why Heinz is the exception that proves a rule), here's the URL:

http://www.gladwell.com/2004/2004_09_06_a_ketchup.html

That is absolutely worth the 10 minutes of your time it'll take to read!

This also worth reading, on how to get ketchup to come out of the bottle...

http://www.icogitate.com/%7Eergosum/recipes/ketchup.htm

I'm going to have to use up my current bottle of ketchup in order to buy some Organic...!

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Great to hear that the price is the same! Going to give this a try. Heinz is the only ketchup my family will use, wouldnt think of making meatloaf or sloppy joes without it. Ive tired the generic and others and it just wont do!

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Agh!!!! Where are all of my favorite in-edible ingrediants that make food so much fun to eat???? All of those unpronouncable chemicals that my body has been adjusting to for the past 50 years?

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Organic ketchup? What's next, organic Twinkies?

Why are you all eating that crap, organic or not? If the food needs ketchup to taste good, get better food.

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Since most of the products I buy are organic, I have to give this one a try because my kids will only try Heinz.

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Hunts is better than Heinz. I'm a recent convert.

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I don't know where you're shopping, but around these parts, Heinz Organic ketchup is NOT the same price - it's nearly four times the price. It only comes in 15 oz. bottles, for around $2.50-$3.00. Compare that to 46 oz. for $4.00 for Heinz regular.

I've recently put up an informal comparison of four organic ketchups:

http://www.aquick.org/blog/2006/09/30/informal-comparison-of-organic-ketchups/

(Heinz fared well, but was not the clear winner, and by far the most expensive.)

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Sorry, three times the price.

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