07/10/2021
Did you know that the Filipino pantry staple banana ketchup was the Philippines' answer to shortage of tomatoes during World War II? ๐ฎ
This red, sweet, and tangy banana-based sauce was developed by Filipino food technologist Maria Orosa using saba bananas for the base and adding ingredients such as vinegar, sugar, and spices.
Nowadays, you'll find a variety of banana ketchup in the supermarkets. To help you choose what to pair with your favorite ulam or snack, here's a quick guide on the sodium and sugar content per tbsp of the most common banana ketchup in the market! ๐๐ง