Ketchup's sweet and sour history
Ketchup's sweet and sour history

There’s a lot you don’t know about that most popular of condiments, ketchup – its origin, its manufacture, and (as correspondent Luke Burbank finds out) why some people who spot a ketchup bottle see red. [Originally aired Nov. 19, 2017.]
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's factual accuracy is mixed. While it likely contains some accurate information about ketchup's history, the provided sources only partially cover the claims made in the snippet. There's a moderate bias towards presenting ketchup as a universally loved condiment, potentially overlooking negative perspectives.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Ketchup is the "most popular of condiments." This is a broad claim that is not directly addressed by the provided sources. While many recipes and articles mention ketchup, none explicitly state it is the "most popular." Internal knowledge suggests this is a plausible claim, but it cannot be verified with the provided sources.
- Claim:** The article will discuss ketchup's origin and manufacture. The provided snippets do not confirm or deny this.
- Claim:** Some people "see red" when they spot a ketchup bottle. This suggests a negative reaction to ketchup. This is not directly supported or contradicted by the provided sources.
- Claim:** Ketchup has a "sweet and sour" history. Verification Source #2 supports this by quoting a food historian stating ketchup has "sweet and sour" elements. Verification Source #1, #3, #4, and #5 also mention sweet and sour sauce or recipes, suggesting a connection between ketchup and the sweet and sour flavor profile.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Agreement:** Verification Source #2 supports the claim that ketchup has a "sweet and sour" element.
- Lack of Coverage:** The provided sources do not cover the claim about ketchup being the "most popular condiment" or the claim about discussing its origin and manufacture.
- Lack of Coverage:** The provided sources do not cover the claim about some people "seeing red" when they spot a ketchup bottle.