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    Ketchup Was Sold as Medicine in the 1830s

    Originally, ketchup was marketed as a remedy for indigestion and other ailments by a physician named Dr. John Cook Bennett. The "tomato pills" were popular, though their effectiveness was questionable, highlighting early food marketing trends.

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    Ketchup Was Once Marketed As A Medicinal Cure In The 1830s.

    Dr. John Cooke Bennett claimed tomatoes could cure indigestion, and a recipe for 'tomato ketchup' with medicinal properties was published. Pills made from tomato ketchup were even sold, highlighting early misconceptions about food science and health remedies.

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