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The Science of Ketchup Bottles
A discussion of the proper way to get ketchup out of a bottle explains how tapping on the neck of the container can reduce viscosity and make ketchup flow more easily. Additionally, the podcast delves into the design of ketchup bottles and how they were specifically crafted to catch and remix ketchup juice with ketchup solids.
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This episode discusses the design of ketchup bottles and how tapping the neck of the bottle can increase the flow rate due to decreasing the viscosity of the ketchup.
27:19 - 29:27 (02:08)
Summary
This episode discusses the design of ketchup bottles and how tapping the neck of the bottle can increase the flow rate due to decreasing the viscosity of the ketchup. The plastic squeeze bottle was invented in 1983 but faced issues due to making noises while dispensing.
ChapterThe Science of Ketchup Bottles
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the problem of serum separation in ketchup and how it has been tackled by companies through the hybridization of new tomatoes that have less serum separation.
29:27 - 33:04 (03:36)
Summary
This podcast discusses the problem of serum separation in ketchup and how it has been tackled by companies through the hybridization of new tomatoes that have less serum separation. Academic papers have also been written on this subject.
ChapterThe Science of Ketchup Bottles
EpisodeSelects: How Ketchup Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker speculates about a mysterious substance that may be causing cancer in people and wonders if there will be a big reveal similar to a scene from a science fiction novel.
33:04 - 35:47 (02:42)
Summary
The speaker speculates about a mysterious substance that may be causing cancer in people and wonders if there will be a big reveal similar to a scene from a science fiction novel. The speaker also mentions an article suggesting that the substance is a coating inside a bottle which makes it pre-wet.