What is tomato ketchup, tomato sauce?

Tomato ketchup is a widely popular condiment (adds flavour to food) with a sweet and tangy flavor. Tomato ketchup is a sauce typically made from tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and a blend of spices.

Ingredients:
- The core ingredients include:
  - Tomatoes (often in the form of tomato paste or puree)
  - Vinegar (usually distilled white vinegar)
  - Sugar (or sometimes high-fructose corn syrup)
  - Salt
  - Various spices and seasonings (which can include onion, garlic, and other spices).

Also Known as

Tomato Sauce

How to select tomato ketchup, tomato sauce

Tomato Ketchup is easily available at the grocery under various brand names. Before buying check the manufacturing dates to ensure maximum freshness. Also, verify the contents on the label and the packaging. Always give bottle of Tomato Ketchup a shake before setting it out on the table, just to make sure it is completely mixed.

Culinary Uses of tomato ketchup, tomato sauce

· When you are preparing a sandwich, add a whole lot of veggies along with onions and tomatoes and top it with some tomato ketchup. Your sandwiches will just taste yummier with the rich tomato taste, and the healthy sandwich will be something you want to eat often.

· Include tomatoes in your breakfast salads, and for a change you can use tomato ketchup as a dressing with a dash of pepper and spices.

· Grab the ketchup and add it to anything from burgers and fries to eggs in the morning.

· Tomato ketchup is just perfect which is not too spicy and not too hot.

· Whatever snacks we prepare, it gives the best taste when the snacks are served with tomato ketchup.

· Ketchup with mayonnaise forms the base of Thousand Island dressing and fry sauce.

· Ketchup is also typically used as a base for barbecue sauce.

How to store tomato ketchup, tomato sauce

Tomato ketchup has high acid content (due to tomatoes as well as vinegar) and therefore does not have to be refrigerated after opening. Although, it is safe to store at room temperature but it will taste better if refrigerated. However, check on the expiry date too.

Health benefits of tomato ketchup, tomato sauce

Tomato contain a rich source of lycopene, which is known to be one of the most effective antioxidants in fighting against major diseases like cancer. However the readymade tomato sauce has preservatives, excess salt and sugar which doesnt qualify it as a very healthy choice.