Werder Tomatenketchup (Tomato Ketchup)

Tomato ketchup · Werder Feinkost · Spreads & condiments · Werder / Brandenburg

8/10must-try

Why it's worth it

Made in Werder (Brandenburg) since 1958, this ketchup is the market leader across the former East and carries strong DDR nostalgia, remembered as the best ketchup from times when it was hard to get. The mustard-inflected, fruity recipe is not on Czech shelves, so it is an everyday-priced East German pantry pick with a story.

Taste

Thick, fruity tomato ketchup with a natural hint of spice and a subtle mustard note; distinctly sweet yet less sugary than mainstream ketchup

Score breakdown

Can't get it at home3/4

Review evidence3/3

Local icon status1/2

Everyday availability1/1

Nutrition

Nutri-Score DPoor nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value374.6 kJ · 92 kcal

Fats0.2 gincluding saturated fatty acids0.1 g

Carbohydrates20 gincluding sugars17 g

Protein1.6 g

Salt2 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Edeka

Rewe

Kaufland

Netto€EAN 4400139000067

If you know Czech shelves

Czech supermarket ketchup (e.g. Hellmann's/Heinz on CZ shelves) is the category analog; Werder is the East German brand with a mustard-fruity twist

Sources

“the flavor is rich and fruity, characterized by a natural hint of spiciness and the subtle presence of mustard”
www.tasteatlas.com (guide)
“many customers remember Werder Ketchup from East German times, when it was difficult to obtain and described as the best ketchup”
de.wikipedia.org (reference)

Curated 2026-07-06. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.