Other · Property-derived
Ketchup
Also called: tomato ketchup, tomato sauce (condiment)
How Ketchup affects your doshas
In Ayurveda a food's effect depends on your constitution. This is the lens the app uses to suggest what to favour and ease off.
| Dosha | Suitability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vata | Neutral | Broadly neutral for Vata. |
| Pitta | Use sparingly | Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Use sparingly | Can raise Kapha — go easy when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Concentrated tomato with sugar and vinegar — sour, salty and heating for Pitta, sweet for Kapha.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.