Edmonton AM dips into the great ketchup debate

A debate over the merits of Canadian-grown tomatoes has some ketchup consumers seeing red.

Loblaw's recently pulled French's Ketchup from its shelves. Then, after a patrioticpublic outcry, put it back.

Why were so many keen to pledge their allegianceto the underdog brand?Customers wanted to keep the sauce instores, because unlike Heinz, its biggest competitor French's isproduced with Ontario tomatoes.

• Loblaws' French's ketchup snub sparks patriotic backlash

Heinz Ketchup has been a mainstay for Canadians for over 100 years, but in June 2014, theystopped using the production facility in Leamington, Ont.

Politics aside, how about the taste?

Hungry for consensus,Edmonton AM brought in some local experts:Adam Stoyko, Chef and Partner at Highlevel Diner, and Taylor Zottl, Manager of Mercer Tavern, to give both recipesa try.

In the end, the panel said both ketchups tasted quite similar. But with all the recent publicity French's is coming out as the winner.

Where do you stand on the great ketchup debate?Let us know in the comments section below.