Does Heinz Have 57 Varieties?

Every bottle of Heinz ketchup boasts about its '57 varieties' — but it doesn't really mean anything. The meaning behind Heinz's "57 varieties" label has largely been a mystery for many. It turns out, it means pretty much nothing.

What does 57 Varieties mean on Heinz ketchup?

According to the company's website, in 1896, the founder was inspired by an advertisement he saw for “21 styles of shoes.” He considered 57 to be magical and lucky, so he came up with the slogan “57 Varieties” despite the fact the company offered more than 60 products at the time.

Are there 57 ingredients in Heinz 57?

TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, MALT VINEGAR (CONTAINS BARLEY), SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, MUSTARD FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, TURMERIC, SPICES, APPLE PUREE, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), CARAMEL ...