Asked Dad whether he keeps his Ketchup in the fridge or the cupboard and this is his response... 
Should you keep ketchup in the fridge? Supermarket sparks fierce debate
Ketchup. Obviously. CREDIT: SCOTT OLSON/GETTY IMAGES
Where do you keep your tomato ketchup when it's not being used?
In the fridge? Or in the cupboard? Chilled red sauce, or served at room temperature?
Sure, there are plenty more important things going on in the world, but the old ketchup fridge/cupboard argument has flared up online in recent days so, before reading on, take a moment to vote in our poll:
The Great Ketchup Debate has reared its head thanks to supermarket chain Asda, which recently conducted a poll of its own asking shoppers their views on the issue - and the results were close run, with 53 per cent opting for fridge, 47 per cent keeping it in the cupboard.
In the wake of their findings, Asda's Clapham branch has announced it will now be keeping some bottles on the shelf, and the rest refrigerated.
"Tomato ketchup is a staple of many of our customers weekly shop but recent debate has prompted us to trial two areas to stock our great value own brand tomato ketchup sauces, so we can end the debate once and for all and give everyone what they want," said company spokeswoman Victoria Williams.
The response on social media has been as reasoned as you might imagine:
What is wrong with people #fridge #alwaysfridge #ketchup#ASDA #greatcampaign
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The debate last reared its head in August 2014, when Boris Johnson, then London Mayor, revealed in a Twitter Q&A that he keeps his in the cupboard.
At the time food safety expert Dr Lisa Ackerley wrote for the Telegraph: "Manufactures have done shelf life tests to come up with their recommendation for storage. For health reasons, some products today may have reduced sugar and salt in them, which is a problem because sugar and salt preserve food.
"Manufacturers have a reason for the advice they are giving you, so you should always follow the label. Boris is wrong not to store his ketchup in the fridge, if that’s what it says on the bottle."
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