A debate is raging over the best place to store ketchup - but, luckily, we have the correct answer!

Publish date: Wednesday, 8 Feb 2017, 11:25AM

For some reason a debate is raging on Twitter over whether the ultimate French fry partner-in-crime, ketchup, should be kept cool or in the pantry.

@mdusing what kind of monster keeps (opened) ketchup in the pantry?
— Taquito Jones (@paluchador) February 4, 2017

@paluchador @mdusing The kind that doesn't like his French fries cold because of condiments. It's stable at room temp, think of restaurants.
— Von Hertzog (@Von_Hertzog) February 5, 2017

I could never be with someone that keeps their ketchup in the cupboard not the fridge.
— bee (@pinealpples) February 2, 2017

Well, we have the answer: Refrigerate it — always!

According to an interview with microbiologist for Initial Hygiene Dr. Peter Barratt's in The Daily Mail, "No one kept tomato ketchup in the fridge a decade ago, but then it contained more salt. In recent years, food manufacturers have had to cut the amount of salt, a natural preservative, because of its links to high blood pressure... However, while ketchup could keep safely in the cupboard for a couple of weeks, it's best kept in the fridge and eaten within the stated eight-week period," Barratt said.

So there you have it. Plus there's nothing better than the contrast of a hot fry and some cold sauce if you ask us!