5 Snacks Canadians Have Made So Much Worse By Making Them Ketchup-Flavoured

Ketchup chips

So, ketchup chips aren't a new flavour to me as I'm sure I've seen them in other countries, too.

But I happen to like my chips savoury and I think the sweet-and-tangy flavour of ketchup simply isn't the best for crisps (I'm sorry, Canada).

It's even more surprising when you consider that there are so many other amazing chip flavours here.

In my opinion, all-dressed chips and Miss Vickie's honey dijon flavour easily have ketchup chips beat. Both of these are totally delicious while also being super unique to the country.

So, while I will pick up a ketchup chip or two if left out at a party, it's just plain surprising to find out that this is the flavour that's considered something of a national snack.

Are they a decent snack? Sure. Are they the best chip flavour out there? Probably not.

Ketchup popcorn

Not only is ketchup a flavour seen across a variety of chip brands, you can also find it on the beloved cinema snack.

Ketchup popcorn is something I've only ever seen in Canada, and it just strikes me as funny because never in a million years would I have thought about combining tomato ketchup flavouring and popcorn.

It's so popular, Bulk Barn specifically sells ketchup-flavoured popcorn seasoning!

Ketchup popsicles

Here's where things start to get really wild to me, Canada.

I had only just moved to the country and was in the process of discovering these unique ketchup dishes when I heard that French's Ketchup was launching ketchup-flavoured popsicles to celebrate summer.

All I can say is, why?

I mean, I guess the "Frenchsicles" were a cool novelty for the summer and it helped that they were limited-time only.

But even then. Why would anyone feel like sucking on ketchup in the heat?

Ketchup ice cream

Just when I was beginning to think the ketchup battle couldn't get any more intense, Toronto's CNE went and one-upped everything with ketchup and mustard flavoured ice creams last year.

Admittedly, I had to give them a try and all I can say is that they were not what I expected at all.

These aren't ice creams you want to be dipping your fries into, for example. They were actually on the sweeter side.

Honestly, I don't understand it, but I'll admit I did kinda like it.

Ketchup hummus

And finally, this might be where I draw the line.

As someone who was born and raised in the Middle East, hummus is somewhat sacred to me.

I love the chickpea dip for many reasons — it's healthy, versatile, vegan-friendly, you name it. And, of course, it goes with everything and you can have so many different versions of it, from beetroot to red pepper.

But dessert hummus, chocolate hummus and, yes, ketchup hummus, are all products I've found in Canadian stores that just seem so wrong to me.

There are a lot of things I think ketchup pairs perfectly well with. But hummus? Just no.