Some of Britain’s best loved condiments, including ketchup, brown sauce, and piccalilli, could soon be consigned to history, as young Brits claim they are unhealthy and outdated.

Researchers surveyed the nation around their favourite dips, sauces and condiments – and revealed almost a THIRD (33 percent) of under 26-year-olds, feel ketchup is out-dated, while brown sauce (29 percent), and English mustard (21 percent) are also seen as old hat.

Instead, Gen Z favour splashing soy sauce (48 percent), sriracha (45 percent) and wasabi (17 percent) on their food.

Britain’s best loved condiments

The survey also saw a rise in popularity of fermented condiments, like kimchi (17 percent) and sauerkraut (8 percent), which are lower in sugar and contain probiotics.

Overall, 57 percent of the young Brits surveyed, said they preferred healthier sauces than ones that are full of sugar, preservatives or hydrogenated vegetable fats, with 49 percent avoiding certain condiments because of their lack of nutritional value.

Despite this, 71 percent of the Gen Zs surveyed said they love to enjoy condiments with every meal.

Other favourites which may soon be consigned to history, include BBQ sauce and redcurrant jelly, according to the poll.

The survey said

The survey by Vadasz Pickles and Ferments, found tabasco, wasabi and chimichurri are replacing classic sauces such as piccalilli and mint sauce.

A spicy 77 percent of the youngsters surveyed, said they prefer hotter sauces, while 23 percent felt there were so many condiments to try now, ketchup is no longer needed.

While 73 percent admit there is a certain snobbery among younger people about using old fashioned sauces such as ketchup or brown sauce.

Founder of Vadasz, Nick Vadasz, commented, “With the average bottle of ketchup containing 78 grams of sugar, it’s no real surprise that we are seeing a trend in younger people turning their back on unhealthier sauces and condiments – and a surge in popularity of super condiments that are packed with natural ingredients, and rich in probiotics; great for the gut health and for immunity.”

Overall 77 percent of all ages surveyed enjoy a condiment with every meal.

2,000 Brits of all ages took part in the survey.

Condiments which are deemed old fashioned and outdated

1.         Ketchup – 33 percent (of under 26-year-olds think it old fashioned and out-dated)

2.         Worcestershire sauce – 32 percent

3.         Brown sauce – 29 -percent

4.         Mint sauce – 24 percent

5.         Horseradish – 24 percent

6.         Piccalilli – 24 percent

7.         English mustard – 21 percent

8.         Salad cream – 21 percent

9.         Redcurrant jelly – 19 percent

10.       BBQ sauce – 19 percent

Best loved modern condiments (according to Gen Z)

1.         Soy sauce – 48 percent (Said they eat it regularly)

2.         Peri peri sauce – 46 percent

3.         Sriracha – 45 percent

4.         Salsa – 41 percent

5.         Chipotle – 27 percent

6.         Tabasco – 26 percent

7.         Kimchi – 17 percent

8.         Wasabi – 17 percent

9.         Chimichurri – 13 percent

10.       Sauerkraut – 8 percent

Do you agree with the survey results? Which condiments do you prefer? My Gen Z/Gen Alpha children love their ketchup, but then they are both “tweens.” I’m a fan of ketchup and brown sauce but I’m not keen on spicy flavours. Perhaps we need to be more adventurous at the dinner table!

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Note: Ketchup sugar stat taken from MyFitnessPal. Survey by Vadasz Pickles and Ferments. This article contains affiliate links, meaning that if you shop using the links I share, I receive a small income at no extra cost to yourself. Thank you for supporting SpookyMrsGreen!