Which popular condiment was sold as medicine in the 1800s?

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It was once promoted as a treatment for digestive problems
You’ll commonly find it beside mustard.
It's one of the most commonly used condiments in fast food.

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Answer: Ketchup

In the 1830s, tomato-based preparations, including ketchup, were promoted for supposed medicinal benefits. Dr. John Cook Bennett claimed tomatoes could help treat ailments such as indigestion and even sold concentrated tomato preparations as pills.

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