Title: The Evolution of Ketchup and Where It Originated
Headings: The Evolution of Ketchup From a Simple Fish Sauce to the Modern Condiment
The Evolution of Ketchup From a Simple Fish Sauce to the Modern Condiment
Ketchup dates as far back as 300 BC
Lindsey Jay
But what about the tomatoes?
How Did Heinz Come Out On Top?

Content: However, it no longer included fish itself. As long as it was a “ spiced sauce ” flavored with spices such as cinnamon, mustard seeds, or cayenne, it was considered ketchup. But what about the tomatoes? PIN IT
Maria Xu
Tomatoes were not incorporated into ketchup until 1812, since tomatoes were often confused with the poisonous nightshade berries found in Britain. Both British and American people were initially resistant to the idea of tomato ketchup, skeptical of tomatoes as a safe food to eat. Then, in the 1830s, Dr. John Cook Bennett from Ohio declared tomato ketchup as an all-purpose medicine to fight diarrhea and indigestion. By the end of the 1800s, ketchup, with the help of the not-so-trustworthy doctor, took off, appearing in many American households. Many companies attempted to commercialize the production of ketchup. But, due to the lack of quality control, it often contained mold, yeast, spores, and bacteria, some of which were deadly. To make matters worse, some of the ingredients used such as coal tar or preservatives such as boric acid were directly harmful to one’s health.