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Changes in Climate Are Affecting the Production of Your Favorite Condiments

By Pam Knox

Do you like mustard on your hot dog? Or is ketchup your jam? (I use both.) Are you a hot-sauce lover? You may be interested in this article from Modern Farmer discussing how extreme weather around the world has affected the production of several popular condiments, including all three of the above. Shortages in some of the key ingredients in recent years has led to shortages and higher prices. Fortunately, there are some things that home consumers can do to keep shortages of these condiments from ruining their dinners, and that is discussed in the article too.

Source : uga.edu

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