Ketchup - China vs Indenesia vs UK vs US
The word “ketchup” is derived from the Chinese word ke-tsiap, which means “fish sauce”. It was a condiment made from fermented fish, vinegar, and spices. However, the word “ketchup” is disputed by China, Indonesia, UK, and USA, where it is also known as the tomato sauce. China claims that the word “ketchup” refers to their sauce, as they invented it in the 17th century, and introduced it to the Europeans through trade. Indonesia claims that the word “ketchup” refers to their sauce, as they adapted it from the Chinese sauce, and added tomatoes, sugar, and chili. UK claims that the word “ketchup” refers to their sauce, as they modified it from the Indonesian sauce, and removed the fish and the chili. USA claims that the word “ketchup” refers to their sauce, as they popularized it in the 19th century, and standardized the recipe and the packaging.