Quick Review: LocalFolks Foods Ketchup
By Chuck Sudo in Food on Aug 31, 2010 6:30PM
LocalFolks Foods is an outgrowth of Homestead Farms in Sheridan, IN. that specializes in sustainable condiments, salsas and pastas. They use heirloom varietals for their products, grown from sustainable and biodiverse farming practices. Everything about their products encourages sustainable practices, down to the recyclable packaging and containers.
LocalFolks' ketchup is arguable the best off-the-shelf ketchup I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. Heinz, Hunt's, Del Monte and other name brands are often sweet, the result of using high fructose corn syrup in the production. Other organically produced ketchups can also be far too sweet. LocalFolks' ketchup is the first I've tasted that highlights umami. Commonly known as the "fifth taste," umami emphasizes savory flavors on the palate. LocalFolks' ketchup is a beast of savory flavor, from the most basic ingredients possible, proving once again that the best recipes are the simplest.
LocalFolks Foods products are available at Green Grocer, Dill Pickle Co-Op, Hyde Park Produce, Olivia's Market and Good Harvest Market.