What medicine was ketchup used for?

Answer 1

Up until the early 1800's tomatoes were thought to be poisonous. A spicy tomato mixture became a health fad in the 30's. It was advertised as being a cure-all for everything. Today we know that tomatoes do contain antioxidants which are beneficial in preventing various cancers, Heart disease and diseases of ageing. The high levels of vitamin C may also boost the immune system and help fight off ailments such as colds.

Answer 2

AnswerKetchup was sold in the United States as a patented medicine in the 1830's. It was known as "Dr. Miles' Compound Extract of Tomato."
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Answer 3

Ketchup was a Chinese invention and came from fermented fish. It arrived in Britain from Southeast Asia in the late 17 century or early 18th century. It was made of everything but tomatoes. Known as " love apples" the recipe appeared in 1812. The problems with ketchup was how it was preserved to stop spoilage. Benzoate was added and by the 19th century it was seen as harmful to health. Dr. Harvey Washington maintained that the use of these ingredients was harmful. He eventually partnered with Henry J. Heinz who began production of ketchup in 1876. Heinz developed a recipe that used red ripe tomatoes and by 1905 he had sold 5 million bottles of ketchup. Americans now purchase 10 billion ounces of ketchup annually which means each American has roughly 3 bottles per person per year. So, to answer your question "no" wasn't sold as a medicine, in fact, as you can see it was the opposite.

Answer 4

Yes. According to a Pot Noodle soy sauce sachet, in the 1830s Ketchup was sold as a medicine.

Answer 5

Baldness athlete's foot an perventing cancer

Answer 6

ketchup was sold as a medicine in the 1830's

Answer 7

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