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Europe Gets Saucy:
By the 17th century, ketchup had crossed the sea, landing on Europe’s shores with a splash. England, ever the culinary adventurer, took a particular liking to it, blending in anchovies, walnuts, and even oysters. But hold your horses, ketchup purists – this fishy rendition wasn’t for everyone. In fact, the Great Ketchup Riot of 1753 saw Londoners protesting against adulterated versions, proving that even back then, quality control was ketchup royalty!
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