Fruit ketchup

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Fruit ketchup is a condiment prepared using fruit as a primary ingredient. Various fruits are used in its preparation, and it is also used as a spread and marinade, among other uses. Banana ketchup is a type of fruit ketchup that is common in the Philippines.

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Fruit ketchup is composed primarily of fruit, and is prepared with fruits such as apples, pears, peaches, currants, grapes, cranberries, cherries and plums, among others. [1] [2] [3] Tropical fruits used in its preparation can include mangoes, guavas, banana, pineapple, papayas and others. [4] Sometimes several fruits are used to create a mixed-fruit ketchup. [5] Chili peppers can be used to prepare a spicy fruit ketchup. [5] Vinegar, ginger and sugar or brown sugar are sometimes used in its preparation. [2] [3] [5]

Fruit ketchup is used as a condiment in the same manner as the more common tomato ketchup. [6] It is also used as a spread, dipping sauce, marinade, topping and base for salad dressings. [6] [7] [1] It can be used to top beef and pork and various savory dishes such as meatloaf. [1] [3] It is also used as a sandwich spread. [3]

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Loco Moco with spicy banana ketchup atop the egg

Banana ketchup, sometimes referred to as banana sauce, is a sweet ketchup prepared using mashed banana, sugar, vinegar and spices. [8] [9] It is a common condiment in the Philippines, where it is as common as tomato ketchup is in the United States. [8] [10] Banana ketchup is mass-produced by some companies and marketed under various brands, such as Jufran. [8]

Companies

NutriAsia is a company based in Manila, Philippines, that manufactures the Jufran brand of banana ketchup. [11] [12] Chups is a small company and brand of fruit ketchup produced in Washington, D.C. [7] [13] Chups is produced in six flavors: cranberry, mango, peach, plum, blueberry and spicy pineapple. [7] [14]

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