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Thursday, May 1, 2008

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Ketchup

We slather it on hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries... Historically, it's been America's most widely used condiment—now found in 97% of all kitchens—a showing matched only by salt, pepper, sugar, and most recently, salsa.

Interesting Facts about Ketchup
  • In the 1980's ketchup was declared a vegetable by the government for school lunch menus.
  • 97% of American homes keep ketchup in their kitchen.
  • Each person eats about 3 bottles a year.
  • A tablespoon of ketchup has 16 calories and no fat.
  • 4 tablespoons of ketchup have the nutritional value of an entire ripe, medium tomato.
  • In 1992, ketchup sales were $723 million.
  • Ketchup is great for restoring the glow to copper pots and pans. The acid in ketchup removes tarnish and brings out the shine.

So, eat more ketchup.

PS- Yes, this was written in retaliation to a friend's ex-husband who does not allow his daughter to eat ketchup. That, my dear, is why he is an EX!

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