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Despite popular belief, ketchup is not the second most popular condiment in the United States, with mayonnaise holding the top spot and other condiments like salsa and hot sauce rising in popularity in recent years.
05:53 - 06:43 (00:49)
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Despite popular belief, ketchup is not the second most popular condiment in the United States, with mayonnaise holding the top spot and other condiments like salsa and hot sauce rising in popularity in recent years.
ChapterThe History and Varieties of Ketchup
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
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Ketchup is an unmistakably American condiment, isn't it? Erin McCarthy and Caroline Ervin of Mental Floss dispel common misconceptions about ketchup and explore the history of this popular condiment, as well as alternatives to tomato-based ketchup.
ChapterThe History and Varieties of Ketchup
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The origin of ketchup can be traced back to Asia where it referred to a fermented fish paste called "ketsuya," and eventually evolved into the tomato-based condiment we know today in America.
07:45 - 09:06 (01:21)
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The origin of ketchup can be traced back to Asia where it referred to a fermented fish paste called "ketsuya," and eventually evolved into the tomato-based condiment we know today in America.