The
news is viral all over the social media. And if you are trying to find the
truth about it, you definitely got to read this.
Media
Buzz
A
video doing the rounds across the social media claims that an international
firm manufactures tomato ketchup using blood, urine and cocaine. Though it is
enough to make yourself a promise that you won't ever touch ketchup again, you
need to think logically. What is tomato ketchup really made of?
The
Argument
An
assortment of tomato paste, sweetener, vinegar, seasonings and spices; tomato
ketchup is a saviour in terms of adding flavour to the otherwise boring and
bland food. If this condiment is at all to be put up for questioning, doesn't
it sound rather weird as to how would a ketchup taste if it had urine! The
addition of urine in ketchup would definitely affect its taste and flavour.
Contrarily, ketchup tastes good and hence, it's taken with all kinds of food
items. If at all extra seasoning is added to mask the smell, that would only
increase the cost of production.
Incorporation
of cocaine would only result in the input cost going higher than the output
cost. Thereby, confirming that no company would like to take up a business
strategy that involves incurring loss. While arguments have come to the fore,
that sometimes tomato ketchup congeals and if or not that is a sign of the
product containing blood. This speculation has been well combated with firm answers.
Ketchup congeals while cooking, water evaporates from the mix leaving the
starch and sugar in the sauce to dry out. This process is very different from
coagulation of blood and hence the two can in no way be co-related.
When
England's football manager allowed the return of ketchup in players’ diet ahead
of the World Cup, it sure did raise a few eyebrows as to the health benefits
associated with it.
Health
Benefits of Tomato Ketchup
1. Reduces Blood Cholesterol: A
study conducted at the University of Oulu in Finland found that everyday intake
of tomato ketchup helps to reduce bad cholesterol in blood, known as
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL). A report on the findings, published in the
British Journal of Nutrition said, "The changes we saw can be regarded as
significant, considering that the time period was only three weeks and all the
volunteers had normal cholesterol levels to start with."
2. Decreases chances of Cancer: Lycopene
is a powerful antioxidant that is present in tomatoes. It imparts red colour to
the fruit. Lycopene helps to protect the body against many types of Cancer.
According to a 2002 American study of 47,000 men, "Eating tomato sauce two
or more times a week reduces a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer by
around 20 per cent".
3. Improves Eyesight: Alongside
being high in Vitamin C and low in fat, tomato ketchup contains Vitamin A. The
key for a healthy immune system, Vitamin A ensures better vision.
Face
the Fact
Honestly
speaking, despite the above mentioned benefits, ketchup is loaded with sugar
and salt. Thereby, it can be in no way best for health. Moreover, one needs to
take tomatoes in a considerably good quantity to reap the above mentioned
benefits. Yet, it all together does not say we should abstain from ketchup intake.
So, whenever you have craving for ketchup go for it because a balance of
everything is good for both your health and taste bud.
By
Khalid Md. Saifullah
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