Title: Ketchup - Wikipedia
Headings: Ketchup
Ketchup
Contents
History
Mushroom ketchup
Main article: Mushroom ketchup
Tomato ketchup
Later innovations
Terminology
Etymology
Cantonese theory
Malay theory
European-Arabic theory
Early uses in English
Composition
"Fancy" ketchup
Processing
Nutrition
Viscosity
Separation
See also
References
External links

Content: As the century progressed, tomato ketchup began its ascent in popularity in the United States. Ketchup was popular long before fresh tomatoes were. People were less hesitant to eat tomatoes as part of a highly processed product that had been cooked and infused with vinegar and spices. Tomato ketchup was sold locally by farmers. Jonas Yerkes is credited as the first American to sell tomato ketchup in a bottle. By 1837, he had produced and distributed the condiment nationally. Shortly thereafter, other companies followed suit. F. & J. Heinz launched their tomato ketchup in 1876. Heinz Tomato Ketchup was advertised: " Blessed relief for Mother and the other women in the household!",