Is it normal to like ketchup but not tomatoes?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes, it’s totally normal to like ketchup but not tomatoes. Ketchup tastes and feels very different from a fresh tomato, so enjoying one doesn’t mean you have to enjoy the other.
Ketchup is sweet, tangy, smooth, and usually pretty predictable; fresh tomatoes are juicy, soft, and can taste quite different depending on how ripe they are. Your taste buds aren’t being inconsistent—they’re reacting to different flavors and textures.
Lots of people have food preferences like this. You can like tomato-based sauces and still pass on slices of tomato, no explanation required.