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Big shakeup for ketchup - Heinz changing its recipe to slash salt
NY Post ^

Posted on 05/14/2010 4:02:56 AM PDT by Sub-Driver

Edited on 05/14/2010 5:33:53 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Your fries may never taste the same again!

For the first time in 40 years, Heinz ketchup is changing its famous recipe -- by lowering the salt content in an effort to appeal to more health-conscious consumers, the company said yesterday.


(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: catsup; changing; diet; foodpolice; heinz; ketchup; recipe; salt; shakeup; slash; sodium
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To: Sub-Driver
It's the 'new coke'...

Seems easier to add a 'low salt' version but hey - what's a conservative to know about such liberal "body" fears...

21 posted on 05/14/2010 4:25:17 AM PDT by GOPJ (Americans..speak..of capitalismÂ’s glories than of socialismÂ’s greatness. Elena Kagan (thesis))
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To: Sub-Driver

Yea, “New Coke” went over well too... Time to get used to Catsup.


22 posted on 05/14/2010 4:26:42 AM PDT by VastRWCon
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To: pennyfarmer

BOYCOTT ALL HEINZ PRODUCTS!


23 posted on 05/14/2010 4:27:04 AM PDT by bicyclerepair (FR - my online family. From Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
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To: TheOldLady
The seaweed burger McDonalds put out some years ago failed - turned out there weren't enough liberal elite female journalists to buy the thing.

Catsup is a flavor enhancer - take away that part of it - and you've got nothing.

26 posted on 05/14/2010 4:30:48 AM PDT by GOPJ (Americans..speak..of capitalismÂ’s glories than of socialismÂ’s greatness. Elena Kagan (thesis))
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To: MamaTexan
Exactly. Even our ketchup wants to nanny us now.

"The catalyst...came from the changing needs of our consumers"

Needs, not wants.

I'd like to see one letter from a customer asking Heinz to reduce the salt. This is being forced from above on a public that doesn't want this kind "change".

I hope there's a backlash. Hunts needs to start a campaign to unseat Heinz. Their slogan could be "Heinz. The incumbent ketchup."

27 posted on 05/14/2010 4:31:37 AM PDT by Yardstick
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To: Sub-Driver

I guess we could just unscrew the cap and add a pinch of salt.


28 posted on 05/14/2010 4:32:12 AM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: cricket
Salt is far less dangerous than the ideas these people put forth ...

Rationed health care is dangerous - and will be deadly for many of us - much more deadly than a few grains of salt.

29 posted on 05/14/2010 4:34:27 AM PDT by GOPJ (Americans..speak..of capitalismÂ’s glories than of socialismÂ’s greatness. Elena Kagan (thesis))
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To: Yardstick

Great points.

I just went on the Heinz website and asked whether it was customers or “nanny state” pressure. Also asked them to consider two versions of the product, using the “classic” label that someone mentioned above.


30 posted on 05/14/2010 4:36:52 AM PDT by Mich Patriot (Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
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To: Sub-Driver
I have not and will NEVER eat that crap again... kerry and wife can jam the salt up their arses... I eat Hunts... never anything from heinz... that is the commies ketchup.

LLS

31 posted on 05/14/2010 4:37:56 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer ( WOLVERINES!)
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To: Sub-Driver
I haven't bought Heinz products since I learned the connection with Theresa Kerry but the following quote is lib speak::

It's really hard for me to eat without salt. I think it's infringing on our rights!"

32 posted on 05/14/2010 4:43:21 AM PDT by Graybeard58 (No Romney,No Mark Kirk (Illinois), not now, not ever!)
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To: GeronL

I tried one time (and BBQ sauce) . Rancid.


33 posted on 05/14/2010 4:49:48 AM PDT by GUNGAGALUNGA (Democratus Suckus Teatus is the Latin root for Democrat and it means to tax)
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To: Sub-Driver

In days past when I wanted soup, I would reach for Cambells...not anymore. Since started using that damned sea salt it tastes like crap.


34 posted on 05/14/2010 4:49:55 AM PDT by RetSignman (Tea Parties ..."We have seen the Patriots and they are us")
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To: Mich Patriot

Yeah, they’re going to be sneaky about it. They’re just going to quietly make the change. There won’t be a low salt and a classic version, since that would tip off the public. Instead it will be stealthy like a VAT tax.

This ketchup thing really is a great illustration of what liberalism is. It would be a great teaching tool for Rush.


35 posted on 05/14/2010 4:51:29 AM PDT by Yardstick
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To: Dallas59

What in-house brand of ketchup tastes best? I usually just buy Heinz. Since they plan on f-ing up the classic taste, I will start looking around now for a new ketchup. I will appreciate any and all suggestions.

Good morning all and have a happy Friday. :)


36 posted on 05/14/2010 4:53:16 AM PDT by bigredkitty1 (March 5,2010. Rest in peace, sweet boy. I will miss you, Big Red.)
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To: AFreeBird

I am restricting sodium intake due to high blood pressure.

However, not everyone is in my situation. I only ask for alternative low sodium products or stay away from canned items which are mega-sodium. I don’t want the government to force people into a one-size-fits-all recipe.


37 posted on 05/14/2010 4:53:19 AM PDT by neocon1984
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To: Sub-Driver
Some people can eat copious amounts of salt with no ill effects. Others, not so much. But a general objection to salt to taste consumption is just plain stupid.
38 posted on 05/14/2010 4:55:21 AM PDT by anton
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To: Mich Patriot

I dont know if it is so much a capitulation to pressure from Obama. I believe many of these companies realize that trial lawyers have food companies in their crosshairs and are taking preemptive measures.


39 posted on 05/14/2010 4:55:43 AM PDT by MiltonFriedmanFan
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To: Sub-Driver
From this link at Heinz.....

Heinz food info

Even Heinz Ketchup comes in a "no salt added" variety

Why the heck can't the folks who want no/low sodium buy that one?!

40 posted on 05/14/2010 4:55:48 AM PDT by mewzilla (Still voteless in NY-29.)
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