The question has baffled billions for centuries: Is the tomato really a fruit? At long last, the answer is here—but it may require some taste-testing.

Dallas-based Smoothie King, known for its fruit-based smoothies, has partnered with Kraft Heinz to create the first-ever ketchup-based version. Called The HEINZ Tomato Ketchup Smoothie, the drink features real fruits blended with HEINZ Simply Tomato Ketchup to create “a delicious and refreshing summer sip.”

Turns out August is during peak tomato harvest season, when HEINZ tomatoes are the ripest. That’s why this limited-edition smoothie is rolling out now exclusively at select Smoothie King locations nationwide, “while supplies last.”

Photo: HEINZ/Smoothie King

Here’s what’s in the smoothie

Per the companies, the ketchup smoothie blends sweet Acai sorbet, crisp apple juice, juicy strawberries, and tart raspberries “with the unmistakable taste of HEINZ Simply Ketchup, which is all-natural and made with red ripe tomatoes full of vitamins and antioxidants.”

So how does it taste? The companies say you’ll sip down “a sweet and fruity smoothie with a bright, tangy ketchup finish, perfect for HEINZ and smoothie lovers alike.”

To arrive at the ingredients, Smoothie King had to ensure it followed its Clean Blends promise—a commitment to blending a more nutritious smoothie that bans a “No No List” of 75-plus ingredients the brand refuses to use in its smoothies, including artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.

“After months of meticulous R&D, testing, and tasting, we landed on a savory-sweet blend that celebrates the tomato in all its glory,” Lori Primavera, VP of R&D and product marketing at Smoothie King, said in a statement. “As always, our commitment to nutritious ingredients and our Clean Blends promise remain at the heart of every recipe—and this bold new blend is no exception!”

Angie Madigan, VP of elevation marketing at Kraft Heinz, called the idea of a ketchup smoothie “provocative,” and said her company’s top priority was “landing a delicious tasting fruit smoothie with distinct yet well-balanced ketchup notes.”

“The experts at Smoothie King helped make this dream a reality, and we’re absolutely thrilled with the final smoothie we created together,” Madigan added. “And like it does for any food—from burgers to fries to eggs—the slightly sweet and tangy taste of HEINZ Ketchup elevates this traditional fruit smoothie to new heights.”

The HEINZ Tomato Ketchup Smoothie is available starting today, August 6, for $5.70 at select Smoothie King locations nationwide, and will be sold as long as supplies last, the companies said.

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