Condiment sachet

A packet of ketchup, opened with the contents squeezed out

A condiment sachet or condiment packet is a small sachet made from plastic, tin foil, or mylar, filled with a small amount of condiment. They provide a simple and low-cost way of distributing small amounts of condiment with ready-to-eat packaged food such as hot dogs, French fries, or hamburgers, and are common in fast food restaurants. The packets produce less contamination and mess than freely available condiments dispensed into small disposable cups or other containers, especially if the food will be in transit before dining. Condiment sachets are opened by making a small rip or tear in part of the package, and then squeezing out the sauce.

Condiments distributed in sachets include ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad cream, HP sauce, relish, tartar sauce, vinegar and soy sauce.

History

The condiment sachet was originally developed to hold ketchup.^{[citation needed]}

The Sanford Redmond designed no mess dispenSRpak designed for one handed operation was introduced into Australia in 1990 and in other countries since however the design has not been widely licensed in the USA.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

In 2010, the H. J. Heinz Company designed a new ketchup packet. The new design was made with a cup and easy tear, thus making it easier to dip food without a plate along with holding three times as much ketchup.^[6]

Nutrition

A McDonalds ketchup packet:^[7]

• Calories 15 kcal (63 kJ)
• Sodium 110 mg (1.7 gr) 5%
• Total Carbohydrates 3 g (0.11 oz) 1%
• Sugars 2 g (0.071 oz)
• Vitamin A 2%
• Vitamin C 2%
• Calcium 0%
• Iron 0%

A Heinz Ketchup packet:^[8]

• Calories 20 kcal (84 kJ)
• Total Fat 0 g (0 oz)
• Saturated Fat 0 g (0 oz)
• Trans Fat 0 g (0 oz)
• Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g (0 oz)

A Burger King ketchup packet:^[9]

• Calories 10 kcal (42 kJ)
  • From Fat 0
• Total Fat 0 g (0 oz) 0%
• Saturated Fat 0 g (0 oz) 0%
• Trans Fat 0 g (0 oz) 0%
• Cholesterol 0 mg (0 gr) 0%
• Sodium 125 mg (1.93 gr) 5%
• Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
• Dietary Fiber 0 g (0 oz) 0%
• Sugars 2 g (0.071 oz)
• Protein 0 g (0 oz) 0%
• Vitamin A 0 g (0 oz) 0%
• Vitamin C 0 mg (0 gr) 0%
• Calcium 0 mg (0 gr) 0%
• Iron 0 mg (0 gr) 0%

Records

In Collinsville, Illinois, the largest ketchup packet was created by H. J. Heinz Company for a fundraiser for the Collinsville Christian Academy. People could buy a bottle of ketchup for $1 to add to the ketchup packet. After it was filled,it weighed 1,500 lbs. and it was 8 × 4 ft (2.4 × 1.2 m) tall and 9.5 in (240 mm) wide.^[10][11]

References

1. ^ http://www.sanfordredmond.com
2. ^ Hesser, Amanda (2000-07-30). "BUSINESS; Man Behind the Butter Pat Now Lets You Hold the Mayo, One-Handed". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/30/business/business-man-behind-the-butter-pat-now-lets-you-hold-the-mayo-one-handed.html. 
3. ^ http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=117506
4. ^ https://www.fairdinkumstimulus.com.au/mars-products.aspx
5. ^ Martin, Douglas (1989-12-16). "About New York; Of Metaphysics And the Making Of Useful Things". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/1989/12/16/nyregion/about-new-york-of-metaphysics-and-the-making-of-useful-things.html. 
6. ^ "New Ketchup Packet Allows for Dunking or Squeezing". ABC News. 2010-02-04. http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9743988. Retrieved 2010-07-08. 
7. ^ "Calories in Ketchup Packet". Caloriecount.about.com. http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-mcdonalds-ketchup-packet-i84382. Retrieved 2010-07-08. 
8. ^ "Calories in Heinz Ketchup Packet". Nutrition Facts and Information. Calories-nutrition.buddyslim.com. 2009-03-09. http://www.calories-nutrition.buddyslim.com/heinz-ketchup-packet/. Retrieved 2010-07-08. 
9. ^ "Get Burger King Ketchup Packet Nutrition Information & More at Nutrition Web | FitClick". Nutritionburgerking.com. http://nutritionburgerking.com/www/xnt/tf/CalorieSource/pages/Foods.aspx?Ketchup_Packet&fd=97551. Retrieved 2010-07-08. 
10. ^ Heinz Ketchup Packet to Squeeze Into Guinness Book History. Business Wire, July 27, 2007
11. ^ "Ill. town creates record ketchup packet". Usatoday.Com. 2007-07-28. http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2007-07-28-ketchup-record_N.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-08.