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
Mar 24
Sushi's Extraordinary Evolution: From Pickle to Primetime
Sushi is everywhere these days—in grocery stores and gas stations, at buffets and birthday parties, in Europe and Latin America and all over the United States. This popularity is especially astonishing when you remember that, just a few decades ago, the idea of eating nuggets of ... Show More
45m 29s
Feb 24
When is a Pancake Not a Pancake?
We aren't afraid to ask the big questions here at Gastropod, such as: what exactly is a pancake? If you think you know the answer, prepare to have your mind blown. It turns out the sweet, syrup-covered stack of American breakfast fame are far from the only members of the pancake ... Show More
45m 15s
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 2025
Pourquoi le Ketchup était-il utilisé au 19e siècle ?
<p>Rediffusion</p><br><p>Bien des gens 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.</p ... Show More
1m 58s
Jan 2019
Pourquoi “57” figure sur les bouteilles de Ketchup ?
<p>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.</p><br><p>Vous le savez, il ... Show More
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