Title: How ketchup, an invention of imperial China, eventually became a polarizing American staple | Salon.com
Headings: How ketchup, an invention of imperial China, eventually became a polarizing American staple
How ketchup, an invention of imperial China, eventually became a polarizing American staple
Ketchup makers are trying push past the condiment's basic reputation with new flavors like "Kranch" and "Mayochup"
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How ketchup, an invention of imperial China, eventually became a polarizing American staple
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Content: Seinfeld" again addressed this in 1992. " Salsa is now the number one condiment in America," George told Jerry, who responded, "You know why? Because people like to say 'salsa.' ' Excuse me, do you have any salsa? We need more salsa. Where's the salsa? No salsa?'" Advertisement: There are nuances to George's assertion. As Robin Teets, a spokesperson for Heinz North America, told SFGate, while salsa may have taken the top spot in dollars earned, "by volume, ketchup was always the leader."