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Whataburger Ketchup Mystery

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Centerpole90
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Okay OB, I just rounded up lunch for the kids and their friends. When I dumped the loot out I observed them rooting around through the ketchup to find the #5s because they "taste better". Seems they all bear a number 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 at the bottom of the package; they are otherwise identical. What's the difference? Is a 5 the equivalent to getting the Indian shooting his bow on a Tootsie Pop?

JamesT83
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it is a code to show what production line that particular packet came off of.
EFE
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It's the amount of sweetener in the ketchup
Centerpole90
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So you're saying there could be something to this? I thought production line myself, although I didn't suspect there was a formulation difference.
Ulrich
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Probably the production line or something like that. Do all Whataburger ketchups have the same serial number ( 5157643-002 X )? I would guess that that is the item number, production facility, and production line, respectively.
JamesT83
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Trust me boys, my answer is correct.
Centerpole90
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OB knows stuff.
Todd 02
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I honestly thought the mystery was what makes it so damn good?

My guess is garlic powder.
10thYrSr
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It's what finger to dip in it. Your friends like pinkie ketchup.
tx4guns
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I have a weird habit of licking the bottom side of the WB ketchup package foil after I peel it off. I could drink their ketchup from a cup. Should be in its own food group!
schmendeler
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you should try the homemade ketchup at the burger bus here in houston. it's really good stuff.
jkn09
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My mind will be totally focused on getting #5 ketchup every time I go now.
MouthBQ98
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I have the same weird lid licking habit...I got it from deciding that if i just tossed it aside with ketchup still on it, it coudl make a mess in my truck...
MaroonRain
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No one has better ketchup....Why is it that Whataburger only has their ketchup packaged that way? It is great for dipping.
RustyBoltz
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quote:
Why is it that Whataburger only has their ketchup packaged that way? It is great for dipping.

Have you seen the Heinz packets at Chick-fil-a lately?

First time I got one I was like "those must cost them a lot."
phorizt
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It's the year they were produced.

1= 2001
2= 2002
3=2003
4=2004
5= 2005

Next time you might want to look for a 10 or 11.
SA Ag 91
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I am with Rusty on the Chik Fil A Catchup - must cost a fortune(relatively speaking).

I don't know if someone at CFA told me or I read it but one of those containers is equal to 3 of the packets of catchup they used to give you.

Swarely
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WE've done a blind taste test a few times in my household.

Basing the idea on 1 being the sweetest and 5 being the tangiest (read more vinegar), most of us have correctly chosen which was which.

It's like how Hunt's is sweeter than Heinz. Look on the labels. Hunt's had sugar listed before vinegar on its ingredient list and Heinz has vinegar before sugar.

It could just be a urban legend that I'm buying into tho.
CDub06
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I've done the blind taste test with several people. The results were completely random.
Fly Army 97
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I would like to see the study CFA did to put these out. Probably realized people grab fewer of these than packets and figured out the math to make it more profitable.
TX AG 88
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it's the number of times Hugh Hefner slept with the tomatoes.
HuntingGMan
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My daughter told me (about a month ago) that it was the sweetness ranking of the ketchup.

This morning, I noticed similar numbers on the picante sauce. I couldn't tell any difference between the two packages of picante.
schmendeler
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These people that seriously think the ketchup is made with different levels of sweetness kind of frighten me. How can someone think that a mass market product like that would arbitrarily have different levels of sweetness? What possible purpose could that have?
ursusguy
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I never realized there was much difference in any ketchup. Granted, I just look at the price.
Duck Blind
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DERAIL ALERT! I won't eat Heinz products in my home because I refuse to give John Kerry's wife anymore damn money. Indirectly to him too while we're at it.
Birddog 99
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It's the amount of crack they put into their ketchup. I really don't cate what the number means, I would buy the stuff by the gallon if I could.

+1 on never buying Heinz. It's Hunts or HCF at HEB.
lakeside aggie
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I'm one of those idiots that will no longer buy Heinz because of the Kerry factor.
PLUM LOCO
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I have never understood why they don't bottle it and sell it in stores...
jobu93
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I won't buy Heinz either.

1. I really can't taste any difference with most katsups. I don't know why.
NOBEVO
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This mystery must be solved!!! What makes Whataburger ketchup taste sooooo good?

I hate the Whataburgers where you have to beg: "Would you like ketchup? How many?"

If openly displayed, I will take a handfull.

My stash dates back several years but gets better with age.

[This message has been edited by NOBEVO (edited 6/25/2011 12:40p).]
76Ag
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I agree with the john kerry sentiment but i don't believe his wife owns any of Heinz any more.
2468
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product ketchup labels

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I was reading an internet forum discussing the significance of the numbers 1 through 5 on the bottom of the labels. Could you please explain what they mean? Thank you.

please see the following link

http://texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=1859248



I just sent this email to the contact info on the wataburger website.

I'll let you people know what the response is so you can go back to crafting your tinfoil hats.

TexasRebel
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There is a good chance they go though the system in groups of 5...

5 nozzles fill 5 cups at the same time, and then the labels/seals (which come in sheets of 5) are applied...

#5 would be the last in the group...
Max06
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^ that wouldn't make sense though, because the packages/cups would be stamped/produced before they are filled (separate process). I would think it is a control number or similar for which packaging plant they came from.
JamesT83
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Texas rebel FTW. Based on my place of employment I know he is correct.
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