{"product_id":"hawkshead-relish-black-garlic-ketchup-310g","title":"Black Garlic Ketchup by Hawkshead Relish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Garlic Ketchup by Hawkshead Relish (310g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a gourmet, award-winning condiment from the Hawkshead Relish Company, an artisan producer based in the scenic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLake District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Cumbria, England). It’s often described as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal black garlic ketchup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a sophisticated twist on classic tomato ketchup that delivers deep, complex umami flavor without being overtly garlicky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Black Garlic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack garlic starts as ordinary white garlic bulbs that undergo a slow, low-temperature “fermentation” or aging process (typically around 40 days at controlled heat and humidity). This transforms the cloves into soft, jet-black, gooey bulbs with a completely different profile: sweet, balsamic-like, caramelized, and richly umami, with notes reminiscent of molasses, tamarind, or aged balsamic vinegar — minus any sharp, pungent raw garlic bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawkshead Relish uses high-quality Spanish black garlic, crushes it, and blends it into their unique ketchup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sweet upfront with rich, savory depth and subtle balsamic\/caramel undertones. It has a pleasant acidity from vinegar but feels smoother and more luxurious than standard ketchup. The black garlic adds a complex, almost “meaty” umami that enhances food without dominating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Tangy from the balsamic vinegar with warm, sweet fermented garlic hints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Smooth and squeezable, similar to traditional ketchup but with a slightly thicker, more velvety mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat\/Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mild — gentle black pepper and spices provide background warmth rather than kick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviewers often note it’s addictive on savory dishes, with hints of balsamic and caramel shining through. It’s not “garlicky” in the traditional sense; instead, it elevates flavors subtly and elegantly.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Ingredients (typical formulation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBlack Garlic (around 16%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTomato Puree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBalsamic Vinegar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOnions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSugars (brown sugar, sugar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOlive Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAcetic Acid (vinegar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAnglesey Sea Salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSpices (including black pepper)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCaramel (for color)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evegan, vegetarian, gluten-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with no artificial colors or flavors, and free from nuts and preservatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Burgers, grilled chicken, fish \u0026amp; chips (especially beer-battered cod), sausages, or dipping chips\/fries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeats \u0026amp; Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Steak, pork, lamb, or roasted fish — it complements without overpowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Add to sauces, soups, casseroles, marinades, or even risottos and stews for extra depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreative ideas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Try in hummus, glazes, or as a base for dressings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt works particularly well where you want a sweet-savory lift rather than sharp tomato tang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawkshead Relish won innovation awards for this product. It was inspired by founder Maria Whitehead’s discovery of black garlic in Japan. The result is a versatile British pantry staple that feels premium and modern while staying true to traditional relish-making values. There’s also a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky Black Garlic Ketchup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant using smoked salt and water for an extra layer of barbecue-style depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelevated ketchup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for food lovers — richer, sweeter, and more sophisticated than supermarket versions, with a unique fermented-garlic magic that turns ordinary meals into something special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkshead Relish","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":43212331057241,"sku":"HRBGK-1","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 3","offer_id":43212282626137,"sku":"HRBGK-3","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":43212282658905,"sku":"HRBGK-6","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/4466\/5689\/files\/IMG-4568.png?v=1775998956","url":"https:\/\/thetablegourmet.com\/products\/hawkshead-relish-black-garlic-ketchup-310g","provider":"The Table Gourmet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}