Ketchup's Journey from Ancient Fish Sauce to Modern Condiment
An episode of the What the Food? podcast, hosted by Miles, Andy and Dom, titled "Ketchup's Journey from Ancient Fish Sauce to Modern Condiment" was published on February 26, 2024 and runs 64 minutes.
February 26, 2024 ·64m · What the Food?
Summary
In this episode, we're squeezing out the thick and rich history of ketchup! From its unexpected beginnings as a fermented fish sauce in ancient China, to its transformation into the tomato-based staple on dinner tables around the world, ketchup has a surprisingly tangy past. Join us as we spread the story of how this beloved condiment became a symbol of American cuisine, influenced food culture globally, and continues to evolve. We'll dip into the science behind what makes ketchup so uniquely delicious and why it's a must-have for fried food lovers everywhere. It's a saucy episode that promises to be as intriguing as it is appetising!If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe in your favourite app, leave us a rating, and share it with your mates.Follow our socials at: https://linktr.ee/WhatTheFoodPodcast or if you fancy treating us to a one-off cuppa: www.buymeacoffee.com/whatthefoodTheme music: “Celebration” by Alexander Nakarada. Available for use under the CC BY 4.0 license (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Episode Description
In this episode, we're squeezing out the thick and rich history of ketchup! From its unexpected beginnings as a fermented fish sauce in ancient China, to its transformation into the tomato-based staple on dinner tables around the world, ketchup has a surprisingly tangy past. Join us as we spread the story of how this beloved condiment became a symbol of American cuisine, influenced food culture globally, and continues to evolve.
We'll dip into the science behind what makes ketchup so uniquely delicious and why it's a must-have for fried food lovers everywhere. It's a saucy episode that promises to be as intriguing as it is appetising!
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe in your favourite app, leave us a rating, and share it with your mates.
Follow our socials at: https://linktr.ee/WhatTheFoodPodcast or if you fancy treating us to a one-off cuppa: www.buymeacoffee.com/whatthefood
Theme music: “Celebration” by Alexander Nakarada. Available for use under the CC BY 4.0 license (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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