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| Product type | Banana ketchup |
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| Owner | NutriAsia |
| Produced by | NutriAsia |
| Country | Philippines |
| Introduced | 1969 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Previous owners | Universal Foods Corporation (1969–1996) Southeast Asia Food, Inc. (1996–2001) Heinz-UFC Philippines, Inc. (2001–2006) UFC Philippines, Inc. (2006–2010) |
| Website | UFC website |
UFC is a Philippine food brand owned by NutriAsia. It was first introduced as a banana ketchup brand in 1969.
History
Banana ketchup was deemed a cheaper alternative than tomato ketchup since bananas were abundant in the Philippines.[1] Philippine food technologist Maria Y. Orosa (1893–1945) is credited with inventing the banana ketchup recipe.[2][3][4]
Coincidentally, Magdalo V. Francisco came up with his own method of making ketchup using bananas in 1938. Francisco began commercial production of banana ketchup in 1942 under the brand name Mafran, a portmanteau derived from the first syllables of his first name and surname. He registered Mafran as a trademark with the Bureau of Patents in the Philippines.
Years later, Francisco approached Tirso T. Reyes for funding to expand his business. This led to the establishment of the Universal Food Corporation in 1960, whose first President was Jaime Datu Reyes. [1] Francisco soon left the company due to internal conflicts. Francisco established Jufran Food Industries and launched Jufran Banana Catsup. The name Jufran was derived from Francisco's son and namesake, Magdalo "Jun" Francisco Jr.
In 1969, Universal Foods Corporation launched UFC Tamis Anghang Banana Catsup, made from a unique recipe which combines the sweetness preferred by the Filipino palate with a spicy aftertaste, hence, tamis-anghang (Tagalog for sweet-spicy).
In 1974, Universal Foods Corporation was acquired by Bancom Development Corporation.
In 1996, Southeast Asia Food, Inc. (SAFI, now NutriAsia) acquired Universal Foods Corporation. SAFI had also acquired the Mafran and Jufran brands.[1] SAFI evolved into what is now NutriAsia, Inc.
Products
Ketchup and sauces:
- UFC Tamis Anghang Banana Ketchup Regular
- UFC Tamis Anghang Banana Ketchup Hot and Spicy
- UFC Banana Ketchup Rich Blend
- UFC Color Crazee Banana Catsup Blend (discontinued)
- UFC Sweet Chili Sauce
- UFC Hot Sauce
- UFC Spaghetti Sauce
- UFC Tomato Sauce
- UFC Tomato Sauce Guisado
- UFC Tomato Sauce Ready Recipes
- Caldereta
- Afritada
- Mechado
- UFC Gravy Sa Sarap Ready-To-Use Gravy
- UFC Overload
- Cheezy Overload
- Creamy Overload
- Meaty Overload
Dry mixes:
- UFC Ready Recipes
- Curry Mix
- Menudo/Afritada Mix
- Palabok Mix
- Caldereta Mix
- Gata Mix
- Kare-Kare Mix
- UFC Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix
Instant soup:
- UFC Instant Soup
- Cream of Mushroom
- Crab and Corn Soup
- Chicken and Corn
Seasoning and spices:
- UFC Fun Chow
- Seafood Yang Chow
- Meaty Yang Chow
- UFC Shake It Up Barbecue Flavoring Powder
- UFC Spices
- Chili Powder
- Curry Powder
- Ground Pepper
- Whole Pepper
- Iodized Salt
- Achuete
- Bay Leaves
- Chili Flakes
- Cracked Pepper
- Garlic Powder
Broth cubes:
- UFC Chicken Broth Cubes (discontinued)
- UFC Beef Broth Cubes (discontinued)
Cooking oil:
- UFC Super Fiesta 100% Pure Coconut Oil
- UFC Hapi Fiesta Cooking Oil
Canned vegetables:
- UFC Fresh Selections
- Green Peas
- Whole Mushroom
- Pieces & Stem Mushroom
- Whole Kernel Corn
- Sliced Young Corn
Shrimp paste:
- UFC Ginisang Bagoong
- Regular
- Spicy
Dressing:
- UFC All-Purpose Dressing
Cheese:
- UFC Quesorap Processed Filled Cheese Spread
See also
References
- ^ a b c "13 Amazing True Stories Behind Classic Filipino Brand Names". FilipiKnow. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ National Historical Institute of the Philippines: MARIA Y. OROSA (1893–1945). Pioneering Food Technologist and Inventor Archived July 4, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Leonor Goguingco: "Maria Y. Orosa: In peace and war". Manila Bulletin, 2005. Online at the Internet Archive
- ^ Roces, Alejandro R. "Maria Ylagan Orosa". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.