Why does ketchup last so long?
Chef's answer
The shelf life of ketchup, regardless of such things as the best by date or use by date, is very long due to the acidic conditions of ketchup. Most ketchup is made of tomatoes, vinegar and sugar.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
✔
Best ketchup substitute
- 1/4 cup tomato paste.
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
- 1/2 tablespoon honey.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
✔
Ah, yes, tomato ketchup has the body and robust flavor of tomato paste with a bit of added sugar and seasoning, so it makes a great substitute for tomato paste in cooking.
✔
Is ketchup keto? Even though traditional ketchup contains tomatoes, a keto vegetable, it is definitely NOT keto friendly. Most ketchup brands have so much added sugar in them, they could technically be considered to be a candy.
✔
Vienna Beef executive Bob Schwartz feels so strongly about this that he titled his hot dog history book "Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog." ... Many people will tell you it's because the sweetness in ketchup smothers the flavor of a good hot dog, but that would be true whether you were in Chicago or not.
✔
Best ketchup substitute1/4 cup tomato paste. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. 1/2 tablespoon honey. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. .
✔
Substitute for ketchup
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
- 2 tablespoons sugar.
- 1 tablespoon vinegar.
- 1/8 teaspoons ground cloves.
✔
Best ketchup substitute
- 1/4 cup tomato paste.
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
- 1/2 tablespoon honey.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
A few more cooking questions 📍