Edible Knowledge® for the Curious Cook: Ketchup
The Edible Knowledge® for the Curious Cook series teach the food science behind your favorite foods. From bacon to brocolli, you'll find out why food does what it does, and become a better cook for it!
Introduction
Ketchup Science Overview - what's that in my ketchup?!
Housekeeping
Growing and Harvesting Tomatoes
Catsup vs. Ketchup - A Brief History
Salt...where does it come from?
Tomato concentrate/paste - what is it and how is it made?
Corn Syrup and High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
Onion Powder - what it is, where it comes from, and how it's made
Natural Flavors, Artificial Flavors, Natural and Artificial Flavors: what's the difference, and why are they labeled the way they are?
Vinegar - what it is, how it's made, and what it's doing in my food
Spice - what it is, and how it's different from other spices
Water Activity - the important concept you see every day but never knew!
Thermal Food Preservation - explained!
Ketchup Science - putting it all together
Making your own ketchup
Before you go:
Next steps
BONUS: Bloopers!