Nothing says summer like ketchup, chips, and ice cream. In this taste test special, we take a field trip to the Wirecutter test kitchen to sample these items alongside staff experts Antara Sinha, Rachel Wharton and Marguerite Preston—sharing top picks and behind-the-scenes testing moments.
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Products we tasted:
Ketchups:
- The best classic ketchup: Heinz Tomato Ketchup
- The best organic ketchup: Trader Joe’s Organic Ketchup (Christine’s favorite)
- Worth considering: 365 by Whole Foods Market Tomato Ketchup
Chips:
- The best plain potato chip: Amazon Fresh Classic Potato Chips (Caira’s favorite)
- A thin and crispy classic chip for salt lovers: Clancy’s Original Potato Chips
- The best kettle chip: Deep River Snacks Original Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Ice Cream Sandwiches:
- Best all-around sandwich: 365 Organic Ice Cream Sandwiches (Rosie’s favorite)
- An ice cream-heavy sandwich: FatBoy Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
- A grown-up sandwich: Alden's Vanilla Bean Round Sammies (Marguerite’s favorite)
- A delicious dairy-free option: So Delicious Vanilla Bean Sandwiches
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