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UAE Moments
17 hours ago
- General
- UAE Moments
Heinz Resolves Ketchup Storage Debate: Fridge or Cupboard?
Should You Store Ketchup in the Refrigerator or the Cupboard? Heinz Settles the Debate The question of where to store an opened bottle of ketchup has sparked heated discussions for years. Should it live in the refrigerator or in the cupboard? Heinz, the iconic ketchup brand, has now settled this age-old debate once and for all. What Is the Correct Way to Store Ketchup? Ketchup is one of the most popular condiments worldwide, but its storage has remained a divisive topic among fans. While some argue that it's perfectly fine to keep it in a cupboard, others believe refrigeration is essential after opening to maintain its taste and freshness. Recently, Heinz addressed this controversy directly. A company representative confirmed that the correct way to store opened ketchup is in the refrigerator. Heinz's Official Statement on Ketchup Storage Olivia Lennon, a Heinz representative, explained in an interview with the Daily Mail: 'There was only ever one correct answer, and we're happy to share with Heinz Tomato Ketchup lovers that our ketchup has to be in the fridge.' She added, 'Although we're aware many Heinz Tomato Ketchup fans have been storing their ketchup in the cupboard, we do recommend refrigeration after opening. This is the best way to maintain the delicious tangy taste of our Heinz Tomato Ketchup that you know and love.' Why Refrigeration Is Necessary After Opening According to Heinz, ketchup is sold unrefrigerated because its acidity makes it shelf-stable when unopened. However, this changes once the bottle is opened. Exposure to air and moisture can lead to the deterioration of its quality if it's left at room temperature. Key Reasons to Refrigerate Ketchup After Opening Preserves Taste: Refrigeration helps maintain the tangy flavor and signature taste of ketchup. Prevents Spoilage: Leaving opened ketchup in a cupboard could cause its color, freshness, and taste to degrade more quickly. Avoids Food Safety Risks: Signs of spoilage, such as sour smells, discoloration, or even mold, are less likely to occur when ketchup is refrigerated. Do Restaurants Refrigerate Their Ketchup? Many people wonder why restaurants don't store ketchup bottles in the fridge between servings. The answer lies in how quickly restaurants go through their supply. A high daily turnover means any given bottle of ketchup is likely to be used up within days, reducing the risk of spoilage. For home use, however, ketchup doesn't get consumed as rapidly. That's why refrigeration is the safest storage method for opened bottles. How to Tell If Your Ketchup Has Gone Bad If you've left ketchup out in the cupboard, there are tell-tale signs it may no longer be safe to consume: The Verdict: Store Your Ketchup in the Fridge While unopened ketchup can remain shelf-stable due to its acidity, refrigeration after opening is crucial to preserving its taste, texture, and quality. By following this simple guideline, you can enjoy your bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup without compromise.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow restaurant institution has new owners - how is the food?
Whether you choose to believe that or not is up to you, but what there's no denying is that many people, myself included, count themselves as big fans of their beans. (Image: Newsquest) If you've spent time in Oban, you might recognise their lovely little shop on the waterfront selling empanadas, pastries and hot drinks, though they've been expanding at rapid speed in Glasgow with units on Sauchiehall Street and across the West End. Perhaps the most buzz surrounding one of their new city outlets was the takeover of Zique's, a West End 'institution' previously owned by Mhairi Taylor for more than 20 years. Announcing the news online, Taylor assured customers that the business was in capable hands with Hinba and said that she was looking forward to seeing them take the neighbourhood restaurant from strength to strength. So here mum and I are tonight, making our way past the post-work-pint beer garden dwellers of Partick on our way to investigate how the renamed Zique's Hinba is getting on so far. With floor-to-ceiling windows, it's a beautiful place to be on a sunny evening, though there are only a few of us in. The kitchen and bar are open plan and small, so we hear pans sizzle and drinks mixed as we try to make sense of the menu. Printed on a slim piece of card, it's divided into four different sections with little indication as to what size each plate will be, other than varying prices. Going by the numbers, we guess it's a snacks, starters, bigger plates and dessert sort of deal, and after a little time to fine-tune our choices, our server confirms we should have all bases covered. Pictured: Canapes kick off the meal (Image: Newsquest) Narrowly beating a glass of Vinho Verde (£7) and a French 75 cocktail (£10) to the table is a lemon mascarpone-based canapé. I like these delicate pastry cones very much. They're fresh, zesty and Mum, on the other hand, says it's a little too much like a citrus cheesecake. Different strokes. At least we both agree that the boquerones (£4) make for a gorgeous dish, their tiny silvery skins covered in pops of leafy green and swimming in orange oil spiked with plenty of smoked paprika. Pictured: Boquerones with smoked paprika and capers (Image: Newsquest) When halved in the name of fairness, molten cheese filling spills out of a single broccoli and Manchego croquette (£3) into a tomato sauce that's got hints of Heinz soup about it. I say this with appreciation- it's tangy, comforting, and nostalgic. It's a wee bit strange to me that these tasty little guys are served solo, but for only £3 a pop, you can't grumble too much. Next, a tennis ball-sized mound of crab is served on a thick, homemade crumpet with three sun-dried tomatoes balanced on top like cherries on a sundae. (£12) The crumpet element of the dish is a fraction too dense for the flecks of seasoned white crab meat, pulling focus away from the fresh seafood flavour, which a lighter bake might complement, but they're on the right track. Pictured: White crab, sundried tomato and crab butter crumpet (Image: Newsquest) From the second section of the menu is a dish sure to divide opinion, leaving folk shocked or swooning depending on your feelings towards sticky yeast spread. I place myself firmly in the Marmite lover camp, so these new potatoes coated in the stuff (£7)were always going to be a part of our order. I'm less convinced by the apricot pesto, which seems just a stretch too far, but the end result is an intriguing mix of big, gravy-like flavours and sweet stone fruit. It shouldn't work, but it does. I'd love to know who figured this out for the first time. Pictured: Marmite new potatoes with apricot pesto (Image: Newsquest) A final savoury plate of pork fillet (£17) is done well, split into three pieces and served with thin rectangles of smoked belly. The addition of tamarind to the dish is a wise move, giving surprisingly mellow gooseberries a bit of a nudge to liven up. After feeling like the kitchen had hit its stride with the more substantial dishes, a dessert of chocolate sorbet with strawberry and hibiscus (£7) is an odd one. Like a diet hot chocolate sachet prepared with boiling water rather than proper cocoa powder and full-fat milk, the flavour of this iced pudding feels washed out. I'd skip that and choose the affogato next time. Pictured: Chocolate sorbet dessert (Image: Newsquest) After eating, I'm still not sure I've got a handle on the menu here, but such is the way with small-plate eating. Throw some darts at the board, accept that your food will arrive as and when it's ready and hope that you've ordered enough to reach the dessert course feeling satisfied. It's not for everyone, but I'd argue it's in tune with the summertime wine bar vibe here. And props to the kitchen team for their presentation. Every single dish of the evening has been a feast for the eyes in bright summer hues of orange, green and reds with an arty, minimalist approach to plating that matches the surroundings. There's no magical Hebridean air to credit for the food tonight, but new owners Hinba appear to be settling into Glasgow's West End nicely, all the same. Menu: Small plate lovers will be happy here, but I struggled to find the flow of this menu. 3/5 Service: Cheery, helpful and attentive while giving customers space to enjoy their meal. 4/5 Atmosphere: . Only a few tables in meant it was missing a bit of buzz, but it's a beautiful place to spend a sunny evening. 3/5 Price:. Always hard to judge with a menu so varied, but with the pork dish the most expensive at £17 - it's not bad for the West End. 3/5 Food: Highlights of marmite potatoes and boquerones, but the crab crumpet and dessert weren't for me. Top marks for presentation. 7/10 Total: 20/30 Zique's Hinba is located at 66 Hyndland Street, Glasgow.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
UK's best supermarket ketchup named and it's rated just as good as Heinz
Which? has named the UK's best supermarket, naming a low-budget brand winning the number one spot against a famous brand - and you'd be surprised at the price difference In the lookout to find which ketchup is the best one in the market, you'd be shocked to find out that a supermarket-branded product can beat the most popular brands - and it just happened. Ketchup is a staple condiment for many dishes and used in a variety of foods, such as the delicious fish and chips and even on breakfast plates. Due to its versatility, it makes it the go-to condiment for any meal. In a recent survey by Which?, the site blindfolded 72 people to taste and rate eight supermarket own-label ketchups, including Aldi, Asda, and Tesco, against popular brands such as Heinz and Hellmann's. READ MORE: 'I compared instant coffee from Tesco, Aldi and Lidl - there was one easy winner' The order of each product was handed out in a random order, meaning the panel didn't know what brand they were tasting each time. The total score was based on the flavour (50%), appearance (20%), texture (15%) and aroma (15%). Among the eight supermarkets, it has been proven that shoppers can enjoy the taste of a product without spending a fortune by choosing popular brands. The best supermarket ketchup was named Asda's Classic Tomato Ketchup, receiving a total score of 77%. The site explained: "According to our tasters, this budget-friendly ketchup from Asda is just as good as Heinz, despite being a fraction of the price." "It was a big hit overall, scoring top marks across the board, with most finding it had well-balanced tanginess, sweetness and strength of flavour," it continued. Costing £1 per 550g, it proved to be a strong rival, and of course, the winner. Even better, Asda's Classic Tomato Ketchup has less salt and sugar than Heinz's ketchup. Nonetheless, Heinz did prove to be the Best, achieving the top overall score in the taste test alongside Asda. The site explained: "Not only was it one of the most appealing-looking ketchups, our tasters also rated it highly for texture and flavour: more than two-thirds were satisfied with its tanginess and sweetness." That explains its popularity. In second and third place, it was Waitrose 's Essential Tomato Ketchup and Aldi's Bramwells Tomato Ketchup, both scoring 75% and 73%, respectively. In last place, it was Marks and Spencer's Tomato Ketchup, as some testers found it to be "too thick, dark and tangy." The review concluded: "You might not think a dollop of ketchup can't do too much harm, but it's worth keeping an eye on sugar and salt levels…' "...If you're watching your salt or sugar intake, you may want to consider buying a ketchup that reduces those ingredients."
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Warren Buffett's rare misstep: Will Kraft Heinz's breakup rewrite the ending, or can it still pay off?
Warren Buffett once bet big on ketchup and mac & cheese, hailing the merger of Heinz and Kraft Foods in 2015 as a chance to bring iconic brands together. A decade later, Kraft Heinz is considering breaking itself up, and what was meant to be a landmark deal for the Oracle of Omaha has turned into one of the most visible flops of his career. But while the tie-up failed to deliver on its promise, the numbers tell a more nuanced story: Buffett's own investors have managed to escape mostly unscathed. ADVERTISEMENT Kraft Heinz is reportedly exploring a breakup, an admission of the merger's failure and a rare blemish on the storied investor's record. Shares of Kraft Heinz have slumped more than 60% since the tie-up, dramatically underperforming a roaring stock market, while Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s 27% stake now sits $4.5 billion below its book value. In 2015, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and private equity firm 3G Capital engineered the merger of Kraft Foods and Heinz, uniting a stable of household names from Oscar Mayer to Velveeta. The promise was scale and efficiency in a slow-moving sector. But the strategy collided with changing consumer tastes, inflation, and the rise of weight-loss drugs that have undercut demand for processed foods. Kraft Heinz shares have plunged more than 60% since the merger. By contrast, the broader market has soared. For Buffett, the deal has cost Berkshire more than $4.5 billion on paper compared with the carrying value of its 27% in a late attempt to unlock value, Kraft Heinz is exploring a breakup that would spin off a large part of its business. The move follows in the footsteps of peers like Kellogg's, which successfully split its operations in 2023, spurring acquisitions by global giants such as Mars and investor backlash has been building for years. Kraft Heinz slashed the value of its brands by $15.4 billion in 2019, and 3G Capital eventually exited its position. Buffett, however, held on, though he admitted that Berkshire overpaid. Two Berkshire-linked board members resigned earlier this year, a sign of Buffett's gradual disengagement as he prepares to step down as CEO. ADVERTISEMENT Yet the total return for Berkshire tells a more forgiving tale. While the Kraft Heinz stake is currently worth $8.8 billion, less than the $9.8 billion originally invested, it has paid out around $6.3 billion in dividends. Add in the $2 billion Berkshire earned from preferred Heinz shares that were redeemed in 2016, and the overall return approaches 60%, according to Financial in stark contrast to the fortunes of Kraft's legacy shareholders. After receiving a $10 billion payout at the time of the merger, and a further $13 billion in dividends and buybacks, their share of the current Kraft Heinz market cap values their total return at just 8% over ten years, according to the Financial Times. ADVERTISEMENT Also read | Warren Buffett's billion-dollar EV play backed BYD, so why not Tesla? As Kraft Heinz inches toward a possible breakup, the question now is whether the move can breathe new life into a faltering giant, or simply mark the final chapter in an experiment that never lived up to its billing. Either way, it's a reminder that even the Oracle of Omaha doesn't always get it right. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel)
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
I tried baked beans from Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more — a 23p tin beat £1 Heinz
Baked beans are a staple food in many UK households, with Heinz being the leading brand. Baked beans are such a great food. So versatile, they can be a side for breakfasts such as a full English or a meal in themselves on toast. They're also great with fish and chips, a jacket potato and some may even add them into chilli con carne. But is there a difference between supermarket beans and brand leaders like Heinz? I put this to the test in a blind taste test. I sampled nine tins of baked beans from various supermarkets to see whether I could pick out Heinz from a range of supermarket own brands. And I also wanted to know which one was the tastiest. I compared beans from Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, M&S, Waitrose, Lidl, Aldi and Heinz. Spoiler alert: Heinz was not the tastiest brand. Tesco - 25p for 220g Tesco beans had a firmer texture than the others, but did have a pleasant, rich tomato sauce. However, the sauce was slightly watery despite being cooked well, which I didn't like. Score: 6/10 Asda - 23p for 210g These beans were sweeter than others in the taste test, which I preferred, and had a great sauce and consistency. Overall, these were really great-tasting baked beans, and I would happily buy them again. Score: 10/10 Sainsbury's - 30p for 220g I felt these baked beans had a little bit of a weird aftertaste, which I didn't find too pleasant. However, they did have a good flavour and consistency compared to some of the others. Score: 7/10 Morrisons - 39p for 220g The beans had a much stronger smell compared to the others, and were a lot sweeter. I felt they lacked a little bit of flavour, but my boyfriend really enjoyed these ones. Score: 5/10 M&S - 30p for 220g These baked beans were slightly disappointing as they were really strong but didn't taste of tomato. They had a slight BBQ taste, so I think it would be nice mixed in with a meal such as a chilli con carne. Score: 5/10 Waitrose - 40p for 220g The flavour of these beans was quite mild, which isn't a bad thing, but I do prefer a stronger tomato taste. However, my boyfriend found them tasty, so it really is down to personal preference. Score: 7/10 Lidl - 41p for 425ml On first impressions, Lidl's baked beans had a thick sauce and a good colour, but I didn't find them enjoyable at all. I found them to lack flavour, but for the price point, I would definitely consider trying them again. Score: 3/10 Aldi - 38p for 410g Aldi's baked beans had a mild flavour, but it was pleasant, and for the price, you can't go wrong. I thought all of the supermarket's own-brand baked beans would all taste really different, but they were more similar than I thought. It was interesting to note that in my local Lidl and Aldi stores, you could only buy large tins. Score: 4/10 Heinz £1 for 200g (purchased in Sainsbury's) Despite being able to tell that these were Heinz, they weren't my favourite, and the price doesn't justify the quality for me. Score: 6/10 The verdict The taste of baked beans is all down to personal preference, and while I didn't like some, my boyfriend did. For me, Asda won this taste test thanks to the flavour and texture of the beans, as well as the price. Prices are accurate at the time of writing and purchasing.
