The early tomato-based ketchups on U.S. shelves were rich environments for bacteria, mold, and other microbes. Heinz’s company ... vinegars, chili sauces, tomato sauce, mincemeat, fruit butters ...

All you need is the right base, and meatballs work well with all kinds of flavors. For a sweet and sour flair, grab these two ingredients.

Heinz expanded his catalogue, selling pickles, vinegar, and eventually tomato ketchup, which launched in 1876. It was a roaring success, and in 1886, the company began shipping the sauce to the UK.