idea for low-carb ketchup packet-substitute

DigitalVinyl wrote:

(Chet Hayes) wrote:

I've bought small plastic cups, the size to hold melted butter, at
supermarkets. Not sure if they also have lids. You could also save
one of the little plastic containers you get with take out food to
hold dressing, tarter sauce, etc.

I thought about those but they open too easily. Really wanted
something I could toss in my pants pockets or a jacket pocket and not
reach in later and come out with sauce all over my fingers.

Pouring ketchup into a container and carrying it around is a sure-fire
way to get some lovely fermentation going. The packets are called
"aseptic packaging" which means they won't spoil because of how
they're handled in preparation and filling. Little plastic containers
aren't aseptic and will explode most ickily in your pocket.

Pastorio

DigitalVinyl wrote:

(Chet Hayes) wrote:

I've bought small plastic cups, the size to hold melted butter, at
supermarkets. Not sure if they also have lids. You could also save
one of the little plastic containers you get with take out food to
hold dressing, tarter sauce, etc.

I thought about those but they open too easily. Really wanted
something I could toss in my pants pockets or a jacket pocket and not
reach in later and come out with sauce all over my fingers.

Pouring ketchup into a container and carrying it around is a sure-fire
way to get some lovely fermentation going. The packets are called
"aseptic packaging" which means they won't spoil because of how
they're handled in preparation and filling. Little plastic containers
aren't aseptic and will explode most ickily in your pocket.

Pastorio

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 15:10:01 -0700, john wrote:

What do people in the group use ketchup for?

In the past, I have only used ketchup for french fries. Since I don't
eat french fries anymore, I don't use ketchup.

I've been wondering the same thing. For me it was fries and grilled cheese
sandwiches. My meatloaf recipe calls for a small amount of ketchup, but
not enough to get your undies in a bundle over.

I use A1 on my burgers and barbecue sauce (Jenny's) on hot dogs. Maybe
those are the things that other people prefer ketchup on.

Carol
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227/214.5/150 (official weigh-in day: Thursday)
July Challenge Goal: 209 (5.5 pounds)
Bernstein Diabetes Solution 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 15:10:01 -0700, john wrote:

What do people in the group use ketchup for?

In the past, I have only used ketchup for french fries. Since I don't
eat french fries anymore, I don't use ketchup.

I've been wondering the same thing. For me it was fries and grilled cheese
sandwiches. My meatloaf recipe calls for a small amount of ketchup, but
not enough to get your undies in a bundle over.

I use A1 on my burgers and barbecue sauce (Jenny's) on hot dogs. Maybe
those are the things that other people prefer ketchup on.

Carol
--
227/214.5/150 (official weigh-in day: Thursday)
July Challenge Goal: 209 (5.5 pounds)
Bernstein Diabetes Solution 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001

The only thing I eat ketchup on is pork and sauerkraut.

In ,
john stated
| What do people in the group use ketchup for?
|
| In the past, I have only used ketchup for french fries. Since I don't
| eat french fries anymore, I don't use ketchup.
|
| On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 10:52:44 GMT, DigitalVinyl
| wrote:
|
|| Until Heinz or Hellmanns figures out that LCers would like to have LC
|| ketchup in convenience packets (just like Splenda or regular ketchup
|| or mustard or mayo), I was trying to find some kind of small
|| dispenser that I could bring 2-4 tablesppons of ketchup in when I go
|| to a diner. Something that I could carry in my pocket and skip the
|| 6-12 extra carbs of real ketchup.
||
|| Any ideas?
||
|| The smallest tupperware container I found is 1/2 cup(8 tablspoons)
|| but it is too big and round to carry around in a pocket.
||
||
|| DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
|| 350/276/Jul-275/200
|| Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
|| Summer Maintenance-60-70 carbs/day (CCLL=50-60)

The only thing I eat ketchup on is pork and sauerkraut.

In ,
john stated
| What do people in the group use ketchup for?
|
| In the past, I have only used ketchup for french fries. Since I don't
| eat french fries anymore, I don't use ketchup.
|
| On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 10:52:44 GMT, DigitalVinyl
| wrote:
|
|| Until Heinz or Hellmanns figures out that LCers would like to have LC
|| ketchup in convenience packets (just like Splenda or regular ketchup
|| or mustard or mayo), I was trying to find some kind of small
|| dispenser that I could bring 2-4 tablesppons of ketchup in when I go
|| to a diner. Something that I could carry in my pocket and skip the
|| 6-12 extra carbs of real ketchup.
||
|| Any ideas?
||
|| The smallest tupperware container I found is 1/2 cup(8 tablspoons)
|| but it is too big and round to carry around in a pocket.
||
||
|| DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
|| 350/276/Jul-275/200
|| Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
|| Summer Maintenance-60-70 carbs/day (CCLL=50-60)

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 15:10:01 -0700, john wrote:

What do people in the group use ketchup for?


scrambled eggs
shrimp cocktail sauce

PoohBear

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 15:10:01 -0700, john wrote:

What do people in the group use ketchup for?


scrambled eggs
shrimp cocktail sauce

PoohBear

"poohbear" wrote in message
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On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 15:10:01 -0700, john wrote:

What do people in the group use ketchup for?


scrambled eggs
shrimp cocktail sauce

PoohBear

Yes, the above, and I also have a pot roast recipe that calls for some
ketchup in the pot liquid. Also use it on hamburgers. The Atkins low
carb ketchup is pretty good!
--
Regards,
Evelyn

(to reply to me personally, remove 'sox")

"poohbear" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 15:10:01 -0700, john wrote:

What do people in the group use ketchup for?


scrambled eggs
shrimp cocktail sauce

PoohBear

Yes, the above, and I also have a pot roast recipe that calls for some
ketchup in the pot liquid. Also use it on hamburgers. The Atkins low
carb ketchup is pretty good!
--
Regards,
Evelyn

(to reply to me personally, remove 'sox")