Pantry vs Fridge Debate ketchup

One of the most hotly contested debates in recent years has been around storing ketchup. While ketchup has been long in existence before fridges, people nowadays tend to store their ketchup in refrigerators. While most manufacturers recommend storing it in the fridge, most kinds of ketchup are microbiologically stable when kept outside. This is because of the acidity of the vinegar and the natural acidity of the tomatoes used which ensure that the sauce doesn’t get spoilt when kept outside. One can then go on to question the need to store it in the fridge. However, ketchup manufacturers advise to store it in the fridge after opening as it helps in preserving its freshness. It is also true that these days ketchup has a lower salt content making it sensible to store it in the fridge

The debate grabbed center stage attention when a UK-based supermarket decided to store ketchup both in the refrigerated and non-refrigerated shelf space. This is after 54% of the people voted for storing it in the fridge. A sensible approach to this is figuring out the consumption of ketchup in your home. If ketchup is consumed on a regular basis, then, it makes sense to leave it outside, just like how they do in diners. If ketchup is sparsely used in your house, then you can think about storing it in the fridge as it will help preserve it longer.