The Nasty Origins of Ketchup

Did you know that ketchup used to be made out of fish guts? That's right. This famous condiment, known for its vinegary, sweet tomato taste, used to be nothing like it is today. In fact, the tomato part is a relatively recent addition. So how did ketchup go from being made out of fish to the sauce we know and love today? And how does it involve... Sailors, China, vinegar? And cookbooks?

Take a guess in the comments, and by the end of the video, we'll have your answer. You're probably wondering why a condiment with fish would be called ketchup? I mean, where are the tomatoes?

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[tftfgubedgukm]

Ketchup is made out of two cantonese word. Ke which means eggplant/tomato. Chup simply means sauce/gravy/juice

[OhioFish.king_]

I love this new Channel because I learn things I didn’t know of food

[PorchBandit]

I'd really like to know how far back we're going with the connection to chinese cooking because if I remember correctly the romans had a similar flavouring sauce that was fermented fish discard and oil and a few other things I forget. that said it's entirely likely that both cultures came up with a similar things completely independently of eachother where in this case one was somewhat forgotten and the other sparked a culinary revolution.

[alfianfahmi]

Just like how the US ruined Pizza, US also ruined ketchup forever 😂🤣

[somerandomguyfromtheintern]

A lot of Asian condiment sauces are fermented. I wonder how fermented ketchup would taste.

[reweylavilles]

I would love to try mushroom, oyster, and fish guts ketchup

[Damndrrtyapes]

Just found your channel. I’d like to know where custard pie came from. Chinese dim sum restaurants have egg tarts (蛋撻) as a staple and I wonder if the pie is a super-sized version. I searched for videos but only got pie recipes. 🥧

[ishantharusha]

We need this channel .. Love you what if

[thinraton]

Ketchup = the game changer of fast food industry. Always loved it😍😍😋

[MdAbdullah-vkxq]

Hello moderators of this channel, kindly upload videos, i am really exited about new facts

[ipfreely]

Omg 😲 fish guts, luckily I'm a HP SAUCE GUY!

[nessstooo]

good channel idea, i’d watch all the time forsure

[justin-btsellendegeneresan]

Nasty, hmmm, this will be interesting yet possibly uncomfortable to watch.

[DHell-ni]

" Nasty " Nowdays people have childlike attitude towards food they dislike or don't see as appealing.

[OhioFish.king_]

I know the origin of corn 🌽. And can you make a origin of corn video

[milcycat]

The Philippines has “banana ketchup”. Can you or someone make a video about that too?

[OdinPresident]

Nasty? Worcestershire sauce is still made from fermented fish and Westerners eat that up.

[Mikolangelot]

You forgot the most important thing .. Tomatoes originated from Peru. Like potatoes originated in Peru . French fries??? I don't think so

[Sebasc]

i think pizza would be an interesting next origins of food

[skynimation]

40th,
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