The kitchen, to us, is a world full of surprises. Now and then, we come across ingredients and their surprising uses in our daily lives. From spices being healing ingredients to baking soda being a cleaning agent, we have multiple options to explore in a kitchen.

Did you know a bottle of tomato ketchup too is a part of the list? You heard us. One of the most popular condiments globally, tomato ketchup has far more usage than being a culinary goodness. In this article, we will explore a few such popular uses of tomato ketchup that will leave you surprised to the core.

Sounds interesting? So, without further ado, I think we should get going. Also Read: Think Tomato Ketchup Is Healthy? Think Again! Nutritionist Shares Insights Tomato Ketchup Beyond Cooking: 6 Surprising Uses Of Tomato Ketchup: 1. Shine your utensils: Tomato ketchup is acidic, making it a great cleaning agent for your utensils.

So, when you have tough stains at the base of a pan or a bad black spot on a copper vessel, just put a few drops of ketchup and scrub it off. You can also use a pinch of salt for added coarseness for scrubbing. 2.

Clean your hands: If you have been tired of the strong garlic or fish smell on your fingers after cooking and eating, then your favourite ketchup is there to the rescue. As mentioned earlier, ketchup can be a great cleaning agent and the acidic properties can dissolve the bacteria, causing the stink. Apply some ketchup over your fingers and palm and rinse it under running water.

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