Chapter
The Evolution of Ketchup
09:06 - 18:27 (09:20)
Learn how ketchup started off as a base for stews and meat pies, and how it evolved into the popular condiment we know today.
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the history and changes of ketchup over time, including the transition from ketchup without tomatoes to the ubiquitous tomato-based condiment we know today.
09:06 - 09:55 (00:48)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the history and changes of ketchup over time, including the transition from ketchup without tomatoes to the ubiquitous tomato-based condiment we know today.
ChapterThe Evolution of Ketchup
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this episode, the hosts discuss the original recipe for ketchup which included a faithful recreation of preserved fish in a brine with spices including mace, salt, pepper, and lemon peel - a recipe similar to fish sauce.
09:55 - 11:33 (01:37)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the original recipe for ketchup which included a faithful recreation of preserved fish in a brine with spices including mace, salt, pepper, and lemon peel - a recipe similar to fish sauce.
ChapterThe Evolution of Ketchup
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the lesser-known history behind ketchup, including its use of unconventional ingredients like walnuts, mushrooms, and oysters.
11:33 - 14:39 (03:05)
Summary
This episode discusses the lesser-known history behind ketchup, including its use of unconventional ingredients like walnuts, mushrooms, and oysters.
ChapterThe Evolution of Ketchup
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A discussion about the origin of ketchup, how it was made with junk tomatoes until someone decided to use ripe red tomatoes as a base that contains pectin, a natural preservative.
14:39 - 16:46 (02:07)
Summary
A discussion about the origin of ketchup, how it was made with junk tomatoes until someone decided to use ripe red tomatoes as a base that contains pectin, a natural preservative.
ChapterThe Evolution of Ketchup
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In the past, ketchup had to be preserved with dangerous and unhealthy methods due to the short growing season of tomatoes.
16:46 - 18:27 (01:41)
Summary
In the past, ketchup had to be preserved with dangerous and unhealthy methods due to the short growing season of tomatoes. Heinz's creation of a preservative-free version and the iconic octagonal ketchup bottle was a huge breakthrough in the industry.