For the first time in a long time, there is no May trip to Windsor this past weekend. There are a few reasons why this is so, a almost perfect storm of events that likely won't be repeated for some time.
This means a lot more to the CanadianCrossing.com readers, but this means one major question remains: what ketchup will be used in the summer months.
Regular readers know that on the Windsor trips, the major purchase — especially in weight — is a bottle of Heinz ketchup from Canada made with liquid sugar. And while there is some left, and we will make a purchase in November in Windsor, a ketchup needs to fill the gap.
One advantage to Heinz, other than the liquid sugar, is that vinegar is the second ingredient and sugar is the third ingredient. In a lot of ketchups, sugar or high-fructose corn syrup comes in second and vinegar is third.
This isn't to say that Heinz is the best out there, but this opens the door to experiment with other ketchups. And this isn't likely to be a battle of national brands; what this search calls for is alternative ketchups.
National brands, including Heinz, emphasize sweetness, regardless of ingredient offer. Trying a lower sugar ketchup will be one of my summer quests.
There is the likelihood that even if I find some great lower-sugar ketchup that I will still buy a bottle of the Canadian version of Heinz. After all, the customs people would be disappointed if I came back without one.
We will have occasional updates on the ketchup conquest. If you have a ketchup to defend, large or small manufacturer, please let us know your favorite. Is there a lower-sugar version that still delivers great taste? Let's find out.
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