Ketchup chips

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Ketchup chips are a potato-chip flavour introduced by the 1970s, primarily associated with Canada. An early variety was produced by Hostess Potato Chips, with indications of concurrent development by American firms such as Herr's. They became popular in Canadian markets, especially in Manitoba, and are produced by major companies like Frito-Lay as well as smaller regional manufacturers. The seasoning blends tomato, sugar, and vinegar to create a tangy-sweet profile often described as "inspired" by ketchup, and sometimes compared to sweeter barbecue flavours. Ketchup chips are mostly available across Canadian grocery stores and have also been sold in the United Kingdom (through brands such as Tudor and Walkers) and in U.S. outlets, where they are occasionally priced above other snack options. Ketchup chips have drawn different reactions from both food critics and the general public. Some regard the flavour as distinctive and enjoyable, while others find the taste unpleasantly unconventional...

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