The difference between ketchup and ketchup salsa:

1, ketchup is pure tomato, while ketchup salsa is made after ketchup seasoning.

2, tomato salsa can be eaten directly, while ketchup must be cooked and processed.

3. The lycopene content of tomato sauce is much higher than that of tomato salsa.

Ketchup: Ketchup is a concentrated product of fresh tomatoes in sauce form, first invented by the Chinese in the 19th century. It is a bright red sauce, with the unique flavor of tomatoes, is a characteristic condiment, usually not directly into the mouth. Ketchup is made from ripe red tomatoes by crushing, pulping, removing the skin and seeds and other coarse and hard substances, and then concentrated, canned and sterilized. Ketchup is often used as a cooking condiment for fish, meat and other foods, and is an excellent flavor that adds color, acidity, freshness and aroma. The use of tomato sauce is an important part of the flavor profile of Hong Kong and Guangdong cuisine.

Ketchup, tomato paste, or tomato juice, is a common condiment made from ripe tomatoes. The basic ingredients of tomato paste are tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, allspice, and cloves; cinnamon, onions, celery, and other vegetables are often added.

Tomato salsa: Tomato salsa (English: Tomato sauce), is a sauce made from tomatoes as the main ingredient supplemented with a variety of other seasonings. Generally tomato salsa as the production of meat and vegetable sauce, but most commonly used in the production of pasta and other foods as a seasoning. In the early Chinese market ketchup was translated as tomato salsa, but now it has been gradually withdrawn from the market, unified translation for tomato sauce. Tomato sauce is still not popular in Chinese cooking. Therefore, it often appears that tomato sauce and tomato salsa are recognized as ketchup.