Does Ketchup Belong In The Fridge? Heinz Has Answered
This is-not a debate about what is the best ketchup
Most times when we speak about Ketchup debates, it is always about what is the best tasting
Is it Heinz or Hunts? These are debates that never have a winner because people always have a favorite brand and they will not be dissuaded from choosing it
This debate has also been argued for as long as ketchup and refrigerators have coexisted. Which is probably over a century or so by now.
Fridge it or Shelf it?
People online can’t agree on where to store open bottles of ketchup. Do you keep yours in the fridge, or just leave it out at room temperature?
You can understand why the argument has persisted for years. When you go to a diner or a restaurant or even a fast food joint you’ll notice the ketchup is not refrigerated. It is usually left on the table or on the condiment table. Perhaps the ketchup comes in handy squeezable packs that once again are not refrigerated
Classic, Mayo-Chup, spicy
Heinz has weighed in!
Heinz’s U.K. division started a Twitter Where do you keep yours? It has to be… in the fridge!
Some people apparently hate COLD ketchup. And the main argument for not refrigerating is restaurants just leave it sitting out. So do you really have to?
The ketchup at restaurants gets used up pretty fast though. So it’s probably not sitting out for months on end. And according to Heinz, your fridge IS the best place for it.
The answer is?
Heinz UK FYI: Ketchup. goes. in. the. fridge!!!
So there you have it according to the folks at Hines, and they do know a lot about catch up after all they perfected it to start and where the first to mass market and produce catch up. Still if you choose to leave it on the shelf you will be fine but if you want your catch-up to be the best it can be, keep it in the fridge.
It is barbecue season and I’m sure catch-up will be a big part of that, so stock up and keep a space in your refrigerator for your favorite brand.
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Grilled Veggies
The star of the show at a vegetarian BBQ is often the assortment of grilled vegetables. The vegetables are typically marinated or brushed with flavorful sauces or herbs before being cooked on the grill. A yummy veggie to throw on the grill would be zucchini with a drizzle of Italian seasonings, olive oil, and lemon juice. Another option would be grilled garlic mushrooms with a bit of garlic and balsamic vinegar or grilled cabbage with a tandoori marinade.
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Veggie Burgers
A vegetarian BBQ often features a variety of veggie burger options. These burgers can be made from ingredients like black beans, lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, or even grilled portobello mushrooms. They are typically served on buns and topped with condiments, such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and vegetarian-friendly sauces.
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Planted Based Sausages & Hot Dogs
To mimic the classic BBQ experience, plant-based sausages, and hot dogs are popular additions to a BBQ. These meatless alternatives are made from ingredients like soy, tofu, seitan, or vegetables and are grilled until they’re charred on the outside.
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Grilled Tofu & Tempeh
Tofu and tempeh are versatile plant-based protein sources. You can marinate and grill them at BBQs. Tofu can be marinated in a variety of sauces or spices to add flavor. While tempeh, a fermented soybean product, has a naturally nutty taste.
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Grilled Fruit Desserts
Fruits like pineapple, peaches, watermelon, and bananas are often grilled to bring out their natural sweetness and enhance their flavors. They can also be served as-is or paired with a scoop of vegan ice cream. A fruit that would go perfectly on the grill is pineapple. You can create a rum-glazed pineapple if you’re feeling ambitious. Just marinate your pineapple in dark spiced rum and brown sugar before putting it on the grill.
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Grilled Veggies
The star of the show at a vegetarian BBQ is often the assortment of grilled vegetables. The vegetables are typically marinated or brushed with flavorful sauces or herbs before being cooked on the grill. A yummy veggie to throw on the grill would be zucchini with a drizzle of Italian seasonings, olive oil, and lemon juice. Another option would be grilled garlic mushrooms with a bit of garlic and balsamic vinegar or grilled cabbage with a tandoori marinade.
Jelena Danilovic/ Getty Images
Veggie Burgers
A vegetarian BBQ often features a variety of veggie burger options. These burgers can be made from ingredients like black beans, lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, or even grilled portobello mushrooms. They are typically served on buns and topped with condiments, such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and vegetarian-friendly sauces.
BackyardProduction/ Getty Images
Planted Based Sausages & Hot Dogs
To mimic the classic BBQ experience, plant-based sausages, and hot dogs are popular additions to a BBQ. These meatless alternatives are made from ingredients like soy, tofu, seitan, or vegetables and are grilled until they’re charred on the outside.
jenifoto/ Getty Images
Grilled Tofu & Tempeh
Tofu and tempeh are versatile plant-based protein sources. You can marinate and grill them at BBQs. Tofu can be marinated in a variety of sauces or spices to add flavor. While tempeh, a fermented soybean product, has a naturally nutty taste.
fenlio/ Getty Images
Grilled Fruit Desserts
Fruits like pineapple, peaches, watermelon, and bananas are often grilled to bring out their natural sweetness and enhance their flavors. They can also be served as-is or paired with a scoop of vegan ice cream. A fruit that would go perfectly on the grill is pineapple. You can create a rum-glazed pineapple if you’re feeling ambitious. Just marinate your pineapple in dark spiced rum and brown sugar before putting it on the grill.
ALLEKO/ Getty Images
