It has been a popular Heinz product overseas for years,and it has been eaten all over the world for decades. Although its origins are unknown, Utahans take credit for its invention calling it “fry sauce” and bottling it for maximum convenience. Puerto Ricans call it “mayoketchup” and sometimes season it with a touch of garlic. In Colombia, Venezuela, and other Latin American countries, the condiment is widely consumed under the name “salsa rosada.”
It is revolutionary in its simplicity – just a mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup. It may look like Thousand Island dressing, but to the relief of many, it doesn’t include the overpowering flavors of relish, lemon juice, and onions.
Freeing countless Americans from having to combine mayonnaise and ketchup on their own, Heinz is officially releasing Mayochup stateside later this year. After this product hits the shelves, the company hopes that even those who have never dreamed of blending these two common household condiments together will be impressed with the taste.
Heinz will ship Mayochup to stores amid a bit of a “spicy” controversy. After asking Americans to vote on the product’s release, the company collected countless Twitter comments that called the mix of mayonnaise and ketchup a sacrilege. In the end, however, 55 percent of survey participants came out in support of Mayochup.