The origin of ketchup is not in the United States, and the history of ketchup transform is like this


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Pedro Ribeiro

The seasoning “ ketchup ” used in many dishes such as steak, fried food, french fries, and pizza is loved all over the world. In reality, however, ketchup originated in Asia and has evolved into a modern “tomato ketchup” through various transitions.

A brief history of ketchup
https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-ketchup-99812?xid=PS_smithsonian

Ketchup has different flavors depending on the manufacturer, but according to the Webster Dictionary, the definition of ketchup is simply written as “a puree seasoning made from tomatoes”.

As of 2019, “ketchup” has a strong American image, but in fact it is believed that its origin is in China. For hundreds of years ago, the sauce made from fish has been called “KE-chiap” in China, and people have used it in the form of fish sauce . Ketchup born in China was transferred from the Malay peninsula to Singapore, which was colonized by the United Kingdom.In the 18th century, when the British met food called 'kecap', it was used for British dishes such as roasted and fried foods as well as soy sauce. became.

Later, ketchup was made from a variety of ingredients, including mushrooms and vinegared walnuts. The recipe book “ Compleat Housewife ” contains an anchovy- based ketchup recipe using wine and spices.

And in the early 19th century, Ketchup made a big change by being introduced to the United States. The so-called “ketchup” is born, where tomato is sweetened with sugar, acidified with vinegar, and seasoned with spices such as clove, nutmeg, and ginger. The first tomato-based ketchup was made by James Meads , a Philadelphia doctor and scientist. In 1812, the recipe is written in the book 'Archives of Useful Knowledge, vol. 2.'


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Paolo Mandica

Pronoun and can be called Heinz ketchup was originally based on the mother's recipe horseradish was established in order to sell the source of (horseradish). However, when the business went bankrupt, and when a new company was established, another major product was necessary, so in 1876 we started manufacturing and selling “Tomato Ketchup”. And with Heinz's breakthrough, the image that “ketchup is American” has become established, and it has spread throughout the world as a seasoning that can be used in various dishes.

Like many American foods, ketchup is also characterized by being “fast, easy, convenient, sweet, addictive to various dishes”. Also, in a sense, ketchup is a “mother sauce”, that is, you can make other seasonings based on ketchup. The barbecue sauce is made from ketchup, and the prawn cocktail is made from ketchup plus horseradish. A variety of dishes, such as Thousand Island dressing , meat sauce, and chili, are made up of ketchup.


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Jason Leung

In the United States, 97% of families have ketchup in their homes, and ketchup is used in many homes around the world, regardless of whether they are in Europe or Asia. However, in the Philippines, “ banana ketchup ”, which was developed as an alternative product due to lack of tomatoes during World War II, is popular.


by John Stephen Dwyer

As of 2019, the United States has become the world's largest exporter of tomato sauce, and in 2016 it exported $ 379 million (about 41 billion yen). Of these, 1.9% are sent to Europe and 60% to Canada. However, Heinz has factories in the UK and the Netherlands, accounting for 80% of the European market share.

In recent years, tariffs have been imposed on various goods due to trade wars, but considering that Heinz in Europe is exporting ketchup to the EU and Asia, even if it is taxed on ketchup, There is no significant impact. Canada, on the other hand, is likely to be affected more complexly, and there may be new alternatives like banana ketchup in the Philippines.

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