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The Potential Health Benefits of Ketchup
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Ketchup may actually provide a little extra lycopene to help humans, but only if consumed in moderation due to the high sugar and salt content. However, consuming an adequate amount of ketchup may be difficult due to the challenges of extracting it from the glass bottle.
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Lycopene, found in ketchup, has been shown in some studies to disrupt communication between cancer cells and retarded growth of blood vessels to cancer cells, making it a possible health benefit.
23:04 - 25:28 (02:24)
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Lycopene, found in ketchup, has been shown in some studies to disrupt communication between cancer cells and retarded growth of blood vessels to cancer cells, making it a possible health benefit. Tomato supplements, also containing lycopene, have become a popular alternative to getting the nutrient from ketchup.
ChapterThe Potential Health Benefits of Ketchup
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The difficulty of getting ketchup out of glass bottles has been a problem since the early days of ketchup's popularity in America.
25:28 - 26:24 (00:55)
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The difficulty of getting ketchup out of glass bottles has been a problem since the early days of ketchup's popularity in America. Various tricks, such as tapping on the 57 on the label or smashing the bottom of the bottle, have been attempted to fix the issue.
ChapterThe Potential Health Benefits of Ketchup
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast explores the science behind non-Newtonian fluids, specifically ketchup, and how it has multiple viscosities which makes it a non-Newtonian fluid.
26:24 - 27:18 (00:53)
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This podcast explores the science behind non-Newtonian fluids, specifically ketchup, and how it has multiple viscosities which makes it a non-Newtonian fluid.