‘Ketchup is UK’s most-loved condiment’

Ketchup is the nation’s most-loved condiment, supermarket Waitrose revealed recently.

With just over a third of the UK storing between five and six condiment jars in their fridges, mayonnaise and vinegar fall at a close second favourite behind ketchup that 37 percent say they enjoy most.

The supermarket chain’s recent OnePoll survey of 2,000 adults found that despite ketchup coming out on top, there is generational and geographical differences when it comes to their condiment choices.

For those over the age of 55, 42 percent would favour vinegar compared to just 19 percent of under 34’s, whereas the younger generations’ top picks vary between garlic mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce, hot sauce and barbecue.

Whilst the South East are big garlic mayonnaise fans, the North are divided on which condiment is best paired with chips. Although the North East prefer curry sauce, those in the North West think chips belong with gravy.

The report adds that 12 percent of Londoners ‘always’ add a chilli condiment and are the most likely to add mustard to a bacon sandwich.

However, other popular pairings with the breakfast item include ketchup with 29 percent of votes and close behind at 26 percent is brown sauce.

Other than the classic pairings, some survey members also revealed their love for marmite, harissa and barbeque sauce as an addition to a bacon sandwich.

Condiments including Nando’s Perinaise, homemade chutney, mint sauce, soy sauce and chilli pickle also made it to the favourite’s list.