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Ketchup | Local Condiment From East China, China | TasteAtlas
Ketchup | Local Condiment From East China, China | TasteAtlas
Ketchup | Local Condiment From East China, China | TasteAtlas
Ketchup | Local Condiment From East China, China | TasteAtlas
Ketchup | Local Condiment From East China, China | TasteAtlas
Ketchup | Local Condiment From East China, China | TasteAtlas
Ketchup | Local Condiment From East China, China | TasteAtlas
Ketchup | Local Condiment From East China, China | TasteAtlas
Ketchup | Local Condiment From East China, China | TasteAtlas

Ketchup

The savory, sweet, and tangy ketchup is one of the world's most famous condiments. It is believed that the word ketchup is derived from the Hokkien Chinese kê-tsiap, referring to a sauce made from fermented fish that was probably brought from Vietnam to China by traders in the past.


It's also likely that the British came into contact with ketchup in Southeast Asia, and when they got back home, they tried to replicate it by using ingredients such as oysters, anchovies, walnuts, and mushrooms. The first written and published recipe for ketchup with tomatoes dates back to 1812, when James Mease wrote that it contains tomato pulp, brandy, and spices.


In the US, Henry J. Heinz started producing ketchup in 1879, and his first recipe called for ripe tomatoes, vinegar, allspice, mace, cloves, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon, while the second one included ginger, celery salt, brown sugar, horseradish, pepper, and mustard seed.


Nowadays, Heinz is the best-selling ketchup brand in the US, with more than 650 million bottles of ketchup (that we know today) sold annually. The condiment is typically used with fried and greasy foods such as hot dogs, burgers, french fries, and various sandwiches.

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Real Tomato Ketchup

Rendlesham, England

5.0

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Real Tomato Ketchup is a premium-quality ketchup made with an impressive 200g of ripe, juicy Mediterranean tomatoes per 100g of finished product, giving it a rich and intensely flavorful character. It is crafted from carefully selected ingredients, i... READ MORE
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Red Duck Spicy Organic Ketchup

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5.0

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Red Duck Spicy Organic Ketchup is a premium, spiced-up version of their classic organic ketchup, featuring a mild peppery kick and a smooth, creamy finish. Made with 100% organic ingredients - including organically grown tomatoes, organic vinegar, or... READ MORE
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Red Duck Original Organic Ketchup

Portland, United States of America

5.0

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Red Duck Original Organic Ketchup is a premium organic ketchup. It is made from 100% certified organic ingredients: juicy tomatoes, organic date paste from California, and a mild touch of black pepper, delivering a natural and full-bodied flavor with... READ MORE
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Bloody Mary Tomato Ketchup

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4.9

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Bloody Mary Tomato Ketchup is a unique gourmet ketchup that combines the rich flavor of ripe tomatoes with the distinctive notes of the classic Bloody Mary cocktail. It is made with premium Chase vodka, Worcestershire sauce, spices, and a mild heat t... READ MORE
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First Field

Roasted Tomato Ketchup

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4.9

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First Field Original Tomato Ketchup represents an authentic blend of tradition and quality, made from hand-picked, vine-ripened tomatoes grown in New Jersey. This ketchup is kettle-cooked in small batches to preserve the full, natural flavor of fresh... READ MORE

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