Heinz makes waves on Twitter with ‘Mayochup’ poll

The condiment maker stirred up a spirited conversation by asking consumers to vote on its ketchup-mayonnaise blend. Excited or just puzzled, many weighed in. ‘Salsa rosada,’ anyone?

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Some were ready to mix it up on Twitter after Heinz released a poll asking whether Americans were in favor of a new blend called “Mayochup” hitting the shelves.

Want #mayochup in stores? 500,000 votes for “yes” and we’ll release it to you saucy Americans.

— Heinz Ketchup (@HeinzKetchup_US) April 11, 2018

The product would be a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise, a combination that many have made on their own for years.

The Washington Post reported:

“Mayochup?” A U.S. “debut?” For many Americans, particularly those in the Latino community, the concept of combining mayonnaise and ketchup is nothing new.

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