Bulgarian ketchup

In recent decades, ketchup has become an integral part of the everyday consumer basket of Russians. Moreover, for some people it is almost unrealistic to imagine how you can eat something without ketchup. This island tomato sauce is usually added to many fish, meat and flour dishes. It is worth noting that according to the results of polls, the main number of adherents of ketchup, in other words, regular consumers, is about 90 percent of Russian families. This is not surprising - around the world ketchup is called the king of sauces.

Among the very first ketchups that appeared in Soviet stores were products from Bulgaria. The production of Bulgarian ketchup in Russia began to gain momentum relatively recently - in the nineties of the last century. To date, there are 3 types of this product in the assortment line of Bulgarian ketchup.

Moderately spicy, with spices and finely chopped greens, is the classic Bulgarian ketchup. It is preferred by those who value tradition above all else. For naturas ready for experiments and who adore everything new, a delicate sour-sweet Bulgarian ketchup is suitable, which is distinguished by the taste of ripe tomatoes, fresh fruit and vegetable crops and the aroma of sweet spices and spices. The name sharp Bulgarian ketchup speaks for itself - in the composition of this sauce you can find a bright original mixture of sweet and hot peppers, spices and spices that give the product an unforgettable taste and magical aroma. In addition, such Bulgarian ketchup is perfectly combined with kebabs.

In order to enjoy all these gastronomic properties of Bulgarian ketchup, you need to be sure of the product quality. First of all, the composition of the Bulgarian ketchup indicated on the label should include tomato paste, water and spices. The presence of fruit and vegetable puree is quite acceptable, however, the addition of this raw material not only saves the manufacturer on the cost of production, but can also worsen the characteristic tomato taste of the product.

In addition, the color of Bulgarian ketchup also plays an important role. The main color is given by the main ingredient - tomato paste, while the shades may depend on the spices and spices included in it. Accordingly, the color of Bulgarian ketchup can range from orange-red to saturated slightly brownish dark red.

When choosing Bulgarian ketchup, do not forget to pay attention to its consistency - the product in the bottle should not overflow and gurgle. The normal consistency of Bulgarian ketchup is considered when it only spreads slightly when it hits a plate.

Mainly Bulgarian ketchup is usually served as an additive to pasta, sandwiches, various meat and fish products, burgers, pizza. In addition, Bulgarian ketchup is often used by hostesses as a dressing for soups and other liquid dishes.