The Journey of Ketchup

Where did the condiment ketchup originally come from?

• Southeast Asia

• Mexico

• Italy

• United States

What was the original base ingredient of ketchup?

• Peaches

• Oysters

• Soybeans and fish

• Tomatoes

Which century saw the introduction of tomatoes into ketchup recipes?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 16th century

What was a significant change made to ketchup recipes in America during the Civil War?

• Removal of fish ingredients

• Use of horseradish

• Inclusion of mustard

• Addition of more vinegar

Who was the entrepreneur responsible for popularizing the spelling 'ketchup'?

• James Meese

• Henry Heinz

• Dr. John Cook Bennett

• Pierre Blot

What innovation did Heinz introduce to make ketchup more appealing to consumers?

• Glass bottles

• Plastic bottles

• Canned packaging

• Squeeze packets

Which antioxidant found in ketchup is beneficial for health?

• Beta-carotene

• Lycopene

• Resveratrol

• Flavonoids

In which country is ketchup used as a topping for pizza?

• Norway

• Canada

• Japan

• Italy

What unusual use does ketchup have outside of being a condiment?

• Removing stains

• Disinfecting surfaces

• Polishing metal

• Cleaning windows

Which U.S. President was known for eating ketchup with cottage cheese?

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Ronald Reagan

• George W. Bush