Was ketchup used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
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Believe it or not, from 1834 to around 1850, ketchup was indeed sold as a medicine, not a condiment, and was believed to cure a variety of ailments. This strange chapter in food history was led by an Ohio physician who touted its curative properties, a far cry from the beloved burger topping we know today.
