Number 57 on Heinz Ketchup - what does that mean?
The number 57 is clearly visible on every bottle of Heinz Ketchup. Hardly anyone pays attention to the number or thinks about the meaning. Not only does it have a special meaning, it can also make your life significantly easier. We'll tell you what the number 57 on the ketchup bottle is all about.
Tomato ketchup with a secret message
The son of German emigrants Henry John Heinz founded the F. & J. Heinz Company together with his brother and a cousin in 1876. With tomato ketchup, the company achieved its worldwide breakthrough.
- In honor of Henry. J. Heinz still has the number 57 on every bottle of ketchup, because 57 is the favorite number of the company's founder.
- However, that is not all that is hidden behind the 57. It is also a strategically important point on the bottle.
- If you press or knock exactly on the 57, the ketchup should not only flow out of the bottle more easily, but also faster.
Tomato ketchup also tastes pure, but you can also use it to make a delicious mcrib sauce yourself.