Video - From Fish Sauce to Tomato Pills: The Surprising History of Ketchup!

Did you know that ketchup was once considered a medicine? In the 1830s, Dr. John Cook Bennett, an American physician, claimed that ketchup could cure everything from indigestion to jaundice. He even created a recipe for "tomato pills" that became quite popular! But here's where it gets really spicy: ketchup wasn't always made from tomatoes. The original recipe, dating back to the 17th century, was based on fermented fish brine from Southeast Asia. Quite the fishy twist, right? Imagine putting that on your fries! Ever wondered what other foods have surprising histories? Drop a comment below!