Experts have their say on whether ketchup should be kept in the fridge or not

If you're someone who is a firm believer that ketchup should be kept in the fridge and not the cupboard, we're afraid we have some bad news for you. Gathereing the feedback of 444 consumers on Twitter relating to how they store their condiments and said it discovered 'a lot of confusion, misinformation and downright bad habits – including ones that could put our health at risk. Most of us have never looked at the back of our bottles to follow the guidance on how they should be stored. Despite a Heinz Tomato Ketchup recommending users to refrigerate once open (and eat within eight weeks), the team of experts made up of a public analyst, a special adviser on food and drink, and registered dietitian Dr Sarah Schenker said it's just taking up unnecessary space in your fridge. They said, "There’s no need to keep ketchup in the fridge. Not only does it contain vinegar, but tomatoes are naturally acidic, and this helps to preserve the product in ambient (room temperature) conditions." Dr Schenker added, "Sometimes people keep ketchup in the fridge, simply because they prefer a chilled taste, but otherwise it doesn’t need to be refrigerated."

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