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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 1 MIN

#8: Ketchup — A Chinese Fish Sauce With No Tomatoes

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Explore the surprising origins of ketchup, the condiment Americans consider homegrown. Discover how this iconic sauce traces back to 17th-century China's fermented fish sauce 'ke-tsiap,' challenging everything you thought you knew about this pantry staple.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com

Explore the surprising origins of ketchup, the condiment Americans consider homegrown. Discover how this iconic sauce traces back to 17th-century China's fermented fish sauce 'ke-tsiap,' challenging everything you thought you knew about this pantry staple. --- More from Sticky Note Podcasts: Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips) stickynotepodcasts.com

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