Surprising origin of the word 'Ketchup' as Heinz settles debate on where it should be stored

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Ketchup is a common item in our kitchens and is pulled from its storage place several times a week to squirt onto our food. Globally, the leading brand of the red sauce - Heinz - sells a staggering 650 million bottles of the condiment every year so it's safe to assume most households will have a bottle.

With Heinz, this week, settling the debate on whether the tangy condiment should be stored in the cupboard or the fridge, have you ever wondered where the word 'ketchup', a word that's firmly in our vocabulary, comes from?

Many will assume the word is something dreamed up by manufacturers or that it's a German word thanks to Heinz founder Henry J Heinz's roots.

But that's not the case, there is another reason it's called ketchup. Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.