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Re:Ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by a9h74j on Sunday March 14, 2021 @11:34PM (#26462357)
For those who disagree that the squeeze-bottle solves the problems...

How about packaging ketchup in wide-mouth jars, as is often done with salsa?

Re:Ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by Larrikin on Sunday March 14, 2021 @11:46PM (#26462424)
There's no need to change the packaging, it's a solved problem that hasn't been implemented for monetary reasons.

https://news.mit.edu/2015/liquiglide-condiments-0630

Re:Ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by proggy on Sunday March 14, 2021 @11:51PM (#26462457)
If it’s being used for certain mayonnaise packaging in Europe (where mayonnaise is the “ketchup” of the continent), I can’t imagine lack of ketchup market penetration is for cost reasons alone.
Re:Ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by Izkata on Monday March 15, 2021 @02:27AM (#26463099)
I have an umbrella with a similar surface. It gets noticeably damaged over time and loses effectiveness, so I'd be wary of using it with food and particles from the damaged surface falling into the food.
Re:Ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by vxNsr on Monday March 15, 2021 @12:15AM (#26462571)
What monetary reasons?
Re:Ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by ComodoHacker on Monday March 15, 2021 @04:55AM (#26463797)
Producers not interested in consumers buying less of their product?
Re:Ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by vxNsr on Monday March 15, 2021 @11:13PM (#26472524)
Asking honestly how does this work?

If I as a producer need to manufacture 100g of something, whether it’s all consumed or not I still need pay to produce all 100g, what benefit is there in paying to produce something that doesn’t get consumed?

Re:Ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by ComodoHacker on Tuesday March 16, 2021 @01:46AM (#26473441)
Let's say all consumers collectively eat X kg of ketchup per month. If 10% gets left on the bottle walls, they are buying 10% more, thus ~10% more profit for producers.

It works the same way we are using much more laundry detergent and toothpaste than necessary.

Re:Ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by raverbashing on Monday March 15, 2021 @03:39AM (#26463417)
Use a squeeze bottle. Problem solved