Actor Glen Powell, known for “Top Gun: Maverick,” has launched Smash Kitchen, a line of organic condiments including ketchup and barbecue sauce. On “The Martha Stewart Podcast,” Powell discussed his motivation to offer healthier alternatives to typical products filled with chemicals. Raised in Texas, he grew up making his own sauces and became more health-conscious in Los Angeles. With a focus on quality, Smash Kitchen aims to provide flavorful options without preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup. Powell emphasizes enjoying food while eating nutritiously, challenging the stereotype that organic options must be bland or expensive. The sauces are available at Walmart.
Stars from Hollywood are embracing the clean-eating movement.
Glen Powell, the actor recognized for his performances in “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Anyone But You,” has launched a new line of essential sauces named Smash Kitchen, featuring ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, and barbecue sauce.
During a recent episode of “The Martha Stewart Podcast,” Powell discussed his innovative condiment line, which is organic, produced in the U.S.A., and made from naturally sourced ingredients.
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Powell shared that the inspiration behind his condiment line came from wanting to find an alternative to existing products laden with chemicals and additives.
Grown up in Texas, Powell mentioned that his family always crafted their own sauces during barbecues to enhance flavor.
Martha Stewart and Glen Powell discussed Powell’s Smash Kitchen in a recent episode of Stewart’s podcast. (Rockefeller Center)
“Living in LA… I believe I became more conscious of what my food contained,” he mentioned.
“When you’re cooking and entertaining, you aim to provide the best.”
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Powell pointed out that his family members, including his niece and nephew, consume “a lot of condiments” — mirroring the habits of many Americans — which often include high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and artificial colors.
“I felt that creating my own was the best approach.”
“There has to be a way for us to have an organic condiment… that also tastes great,” he noted.
“I wasn’t finding that out there, so I decided that creating my own was the solution.”
Powell established Smash Kitchen to encourage healthier condiment options. (Smash Kitchen)
Smash Kitchen also features Dijon mustard, spicy mayo, hot honey ketchup, and hot honey BBQ sauce, with Powell mentioning that the latter is prepared using organic jalapeños and honey sourced from Pennsylvania.
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He aims to nourish his body “for the long haul” through nutritious eating, while still relishing the experience.
“There has to be a way for us to have an organic condiment that also tastes good,” Powell remarked to Stewart during her podcast. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Smash Kitchen; Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
“I don’t want to exist solely on boiled chicken and vegetables all the time,” he expressed to Stewart.
“I’m hungry. I appreciate food.”
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He also stated, “I feel good about genuinely enjoying my meals rather than viewing them just as fuel.”
According to the website, Smash Kitchen sauces and condiments contain no chemical stabilizers, food colorings, dyes, corn syrup, or hidden ingredients. (Smash Kitchen)
The brand name Smash Kitchen reflects the notion of “smashing” the stereotype that organic food has to be pricey or lacking in flavor, as stated by Powell.
“It’s about smashing the idea of having to settle for less in your food,” he expressed.
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Currently, Smash Kitchen products are available at Walmart.