# The Best Ketchup in Europe: Finding a Heinz Alternative

> We tested the best ketchup brands in Europe: Stokes, Hellmann's, Felix, Mutti and more, to find the top Heinz alternatives. Here's our verdict.

Best Ketchup Brands in Europe: Heinz Alternatives Compared | Euronomy

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For many ketchup lovers, **Heinz has long been the gold standard**, thick, tangy, and with just the right hint of sweetness. But as more European consumers begin to favour local products, a growing number of **regional brands are stepping up to the plate**. Names like **Hellmann’s, Felix**, and **Stokes** are gaining attention as serious contenders in the ketchup game.

Curious to see how these local options actually stack up, we decided to put them to the test, the proper way: **with juicy burgers and a generous side of fries**. Our tasting panel included **two adults, two kids**, and enough ketchup to satisfy even the most enthusiastic sauce fan.

So, **is Heinz still king of the squeeze bottle**? Or have local favourites earned a permanent place in our fridge? **Here's how it went.**