Ketchup is the crowd-pleaser of condiments—a ubiquitous accessory on dinner tables throughout the United States, and, increasingly, the world. But this kid-friendly classic actually has its roots in a much funkier food: fermented fish sauce! So how did the salty, pungent, amber-colored seasoning that gives Southeast Asian cuisine its characteristic flavor tu ... Show More
Aug 19
Tomatoes: A Love Story
The tomato is Gastropod’s favorite flavor of summer, and we’re not alone: today, it’s the most popular vegetable on the planet, despite the fact that it's technically a fruit. But, until a couple of hundred years ago, the tomato wasn't really anyone's favorite. In South America, ... Show More
50m 48s
Aug 5
The Most Dangerous Fruit in America
It's the epitome of summertime: there’s nothing like a cold, juicy slice of red watermelon on a swelteringly hot day. But, once upon a time, watermelons were neither red nor sweet—the wild watermelon has white flesh and a bitter taste. This episode, we scour Egyptian tombs, decay ... Show More
45m 20s
Jul 22
The Colorful Tale of Mexico's A-maize-ing Grain
This might sound corny, but the relationship between maize and humanity is essential. We rely on corn—globally, more maize is grown than wheat or rice—and, in turn, corn is utterly dependent on us, to the extent that it's lost the ability to reproduce without our help. But corn's ... Show More
50m 56s
Nov 2022
The Ancient -- and Surprisingly Divisive! -- Story of Ketchup
Ketchup is in almost 97% of US homes today -- and, while this statistic may sound surprising, it turns out there's a long story behind this humble condiment. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max trace the origin of ketchup from its ancient predecessors in Southern China and the ... Show More
56m 24s
Jul 19
Pourquoi le Ketchup était-il utilisé au 19e siècle ?
RediffusionBien des gans accompagnent un hamburger ou des frites de ketchup. Le succès de cette sauce rouge et sucrée, dont il se vend plus de 20 bouteilles par seconde, ne se dément pas. Aux États-Unis, la quasi-totalité des Américains en consomment chaque jour.On en avale 80.00 ... Show More
1m 58s
Jan 2019
Pourquoi “57” figure sur les bouteilles de Ketchup ?
La marque Heinz représente 59 % du marché mondial du ketchup. Un produit que l’on trouve dans 97 % des foyers américains, et qui etst là-bas utilisé en moyenne pendant 10 repas par semaine, ce qui correspond à 1,3 bouteille par personne et par mois.
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3m 8s
Apr 2024
A Ridiculous History of Worcestershire Sauce
It's tangy. It's salty. It's sweet. It's unctuous... but what exactly is Worcestershire sauce? Join Ben, Noel and Max on their continuing condiment journey as they explore the bizarre origin story of one of the world's most famous (and, arguably, strangest) sauces in today's epis ... Show More
42m 14s
Jun 2024
Comment est née la sauce Worcestershire ?
Indispensable dans la recette du tartare, que serait le mythique Bloody-Mary sans elle ? On l’adore ou on la déteste, son nom est impossible ou presque à prononcer mais comment est née la sauce Worcestershire ?Au départ, Worcestershire, c’est un lieu ! "Shire", ça veut dire conté ... Show More
1m 55s