#8: Ketchup — A Chinese Fish Sauce With No Tomatoes

The Why of Words

The Why of Words
#8: Ketchup — A Chinese Fish Sauce With No Tomatoes
Apr 15, 2026 Season 1 Episode 8
Explore the surprising origins of ketchup, the condiment Americans consider homegrown. Discover how this iconic sauce traces back to 17th-century China's fermented fish sauce 'ke-tsiap,' challenging everything you thought you knew about this pantry staple.

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