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Where to Buy Banana Ketchup in the UK

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Banana ketchup is increasingly stocked by larger UK supermarkets, though a Filipino grocer offers the widest choice of brands.

Which aisle is banana ketchup in?

Where stocked, banana ketchup is in the world food aisle, in the Filipino or Southeast Asian section, near other condiments.

Where to look, supermarket by supermarket

  1. World food aisle, Filipino section. Bottled near soy sauce and vinegar.
  2. Not every branch stocks it, since it is less universal than tomato ketchup.

Aisle numbers move between branches, so use the section as your guide.

Is banana ketchup sold in Tesco?

Some larger Tesco stores stock UFC or Jufran brand banana ketchup in the world food aisle, though availability varies by branch.

What to ask a member of staff

Ask for banana ketchup or Jufran/UFC by brand name, both widely recognised in Filipino grocers.

Asian supermarkets

A Filipino grocer is the most reliable source, and usually stocks the leading brands side by side.

Buying it online

It keeps well, so a larger bottle online is a sensible option if you use it often.

Storing it

Keep the bottle in the cupboard before opening, and refrigerate once opened.

Frequently asked questions

Does banana ketchup taste like banana?

Not strongly, the spices and sugar dominate, giving a flavour closer to a sweeter, milder tomato ketchup.

Can I use tomato ketchup instead?

It works as a substitute in a pinch, though the flavour will be tangier and less sweet than banana ketchup.

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Huì

Huì

Huì is a Beijing-born chef working in the UK. She writes The Asian Larder, with tested Asian recipes for British home cooks and honest advice on where to buy every ingredient.
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