America's favourite condiment was created by Henry J Heinz in 1876 with just five ingredients. Initially called catsup, it rapidly grew in popularity and was shipped all over the world as early as 1907. In 1936, Heinz even began his own tomato breeding programme to grow the best for his ketchup sauce. Today, the ingredients on the bottle include tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and salt, as well as spice and herb extracts, which surely are the secret to its addictive taste.

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