Warning issued to anyone who stores ketchup in the cupboard
Finally, the debate has been settled.
Where Brits decide to store ketchup can spark a heated debate. But an expert has finally settled the long-running argument over where to keep the condiment - and a huge number of people are getting it wrong.
If your opened sauces live in the cupboard, you’re not alone. However, according to a food storage expert, that’s not where they belong.
The correct place for ketchup once the bottle has been opened is actually in the fridge, an expert has revealed. Joshua Houston, a food storage specialist at Household Quotes, has warned that keeping sauces in the cupboard could actually make you ill.
He says: “Bottled sauce is hugely important when it comes to some meals, ketchup with chips is a common sight across the country. No sauce can leave some dishes tasting dry.
“But ensure that you are storing your sauces properly, the last thing you want is to get ill from consuming something that has gone off.
“Refrigerating also allows you to get more for your money, as it gives you more time to finish the sauce before binning.”
Martin Bucknavage, a food safety specialist at Penn State University, adds: “If you want to maximise the quality of your ketchup, you keep it in the fridge.”
He added: “Once you open up ketchup, there is the potential for mould to get into the top, which is the biggest concern if the product is left out for an extended period of time."
Heinz has also shared their view on where ketchup should be stored.
A survey of 2,000 Brits revealed that four in 10 people have been storing their ketchup incorrectly. Many said they keep their Heinz Tomato Ketchup in the cupboard instead of the fridge.
The study showed that people in Sheffield were among the biggest offenders, with nearly two-thirds (62%) admitting to storing their ketchup in the cupboard.
Olivia Lennon from Heinz Tomato Ketchup said: “There was only ever one correct answer, and we’re happy to share with Heinz Tomato Ketchup lovers across the UK that our ketchup has to be in the fridge.
“Although we’re aware many Heinz Tomato Ketchup fans have been storing their ketchup in the cupboard, we do recommend refrigeration after opening.
“This is the best way to maintain the delicious tangy taste of our Heinz Tomato Ketchup that you know and love.”
