"Baltimore" - ketchup of the highest quality

Now it is hardly possible to find a person in Russia who would not know what Baltimor is. Ketchup with this name produced a whole revolution in the history of domestic sauces.

How it all began

In the Soviet years on the shelves of shops one could find only one sauce - tomato. It was produced according to the approved recipe many canneries in the country. Any other composition could be prepared only at home, or, as an option, refer to the products of the import manufacturer. That is why the real sensation was the appearance in stores of a domestic product called "Baltimore".

Ketchup immediately became a popular favorite. It was first produced in St. Petersburg. In 1995, a new brand with an unusual name was registered. It is a partial combination of two words - "Baltic" and "the sea". The waters of this very basin wash the coast of the city of three revolutions. The northern capital became the birthplace of Baltimor. Ketchup was poured on one of the old Leningrad plants after its reconstruction. It was there that the Russian sauce was first released in a glass bottle. In those years, only foreign producers used such containers.

Rich assortment

The products of the famous company very quickly became popular, especially after the advertisement in the well-known TV show "Gorodok". It could be found on the table of almost every Russian family. But to remain in demand, production should not stand still. Specialists and technology corporations, conducting marketing research, came to the conclusion that it is necessary to expand the range of Baltimor products. Ketchup was produced in several forms.

A variety of flavors was achieved due to natural supplements in the form of various vegetables and spices. From the offered assortment it is now possible to choose ketchup for every taste. It is suitable for a variety of dishes, and unique recipes allow customers to be sure of its absolute safety.

Composition and nutritional value of the product

When buying a particular food product, you need to pay attention to the original components of which it is made. Everything should be balanced and not cause doubts. The composition of the Baltimore ketchup is carefully selected by the best specialists. That is why he won the competition for the title "Product of the Year" for six years. In comparison with other brands this sauce looks much more presentable. For example, the usual "Tomato" ketchup of the highest category contains:

• Water;
• sugar;
• Tomato paste;
• Salt food;
• Acetic acid;
• Sweet pepper;
• Emulsion of "chili";
• Preservatives (sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate);
• Pepper red (spicy);
• Natural guar gum and modified starch (as thickener).

The selection of components is ideal for the final product to meet the declared quality category. Some mistakenly believe that the thickener used is GMO. But starch can be considered an ordinary carbohydrate.

Admiral among ketchups

One of the brightest representatives of this series of sauces is the Baltimore Admiral ketchup. In its composition, everything is only the best that should be present in a product of this kind. For giving a special taste spices and dried vegetables are used: garlic and sweet (or hot) ground pepper. The aroma of natural onion gives a pleasant aroma to the product. The product is produced in a soft package weighing 330 grams. Tare is very convenient for use, and the optimal size of the packaging allows you to quickly use the product and do not store it for long periods in the refrigerator.

Nutritional value of 100 grams of this ketchup is as follows: fats - 1 gram, proteins - 1 gram, carbohydrates - 17 grams. And its energy value is only 71 kilocalories. Which is much lower than other products of this brand. The product belongs to the first category and is prepared in the best traditions of Baltimor. There is everything: a thick consistency, a characteristic aroma, rich taste and even pieces of vegetables. Such a product can decorate any dish of Russian cuisine.

Who produces the famous ketchup?

Residents of our country were the first to try the new Baltimore ketchup. The manufacturer opened the first plant for its mass production in St. Petersburg. Over time, the company began to expand, and in 2 years a new production was opened in Moscow. In 1999, a plant was commissioned in Khabarovsk, and a year later - in Uzbekistan and Krasnodar. Within a short time already in all major cities of the country there were representations of a rapidly developing corporation, the main owner and main shareholder of which is the businessman Alexey Antipov.

In the late nineties the company decided to expand its assortment list and started producing tomato paste, vinegar, mayonnaise and other sauces. This significantly increased the volume of products and expanded the range of its customers. A little later, the management decided that the quality of the product would be better if the raw materials for it grow themselves, and since 2005 the agricultural program is beginning to operate. But in 2009, the owner of the company decides to sell his business to the famous concern Unilever, along with all rights to produce products and trade brands. Since 2010, the new management focuses its activities on ketchup production, and in 2011 completely updates the existing range.

What does the consumer think?

Now practically in every store in the territory of the former Soviet Union you can meet ketchup Baltimore. Customers' opinions about him are different, but mostly positive. Most people emphasize the fact that only natural, fresh and environmentally friendly products are used for production. This ketchup fits perfectly with meat dishes. With it you can cook pizza, make hot dogs. It can be added to vegetable mixtures when extinguishing. Often, buyers pay attention to pieces of vegetables and seasonings that make this sauce similar to a home-made product. But sometimes there is a problem associated with squeezing out the contents of solid plastic packages. But in this issue there are some subtleties that many consumers have already learned to apply in practice.

The most important thing is to make the right choice. If someone does not like garlic, then you should not buy, for example, ketchup "Admiral". And those who love to have everything in moderation, you can advise you to stop your choice on ketchup "Krasnodar". He buys a fairly large number of votes among buyers.