The age-old debate of where to store a bottle of ketchup - in the refrigerator or the cupboard - may have just been settled once and for all by Heinz.
Heinz tomato ketchup is one of - if not the - most iconic ketchup brands around, so they know a thing or two about the popular red sauce.
People have often come to heated disagreements over where this particular condiment should live once it's open.
Some people swear it is just fine sitting in a cupboard, while others (myself included) believe once it's been opened, it needs to go from the cupboard to the fridge where it will last longer in the cold.
Given that nobody could agree on what the definitive answer is, over 2,500 people in Britain answered a poll on social media on their preferred storage location, and Heinz finally decided to address the issue.
According to Heinz, there is a right answer and that is... in the fridge.
Heinz representative Olivia Lennon told the Daily Mail: "There was only ever one correct answer, and we're happy to share with Heinz Tomato Ketchup lovers that our ketchup has to be in the fridge.
"Although we're aware many Heinz Tomato Ketchup fans have been storing their ketchup in the cupboard, we do recommend refrigeration after opening.
"This is the best way to maintain the delicious tangy taste of our Heinz Tomato Ketchup that you know and love."
And for any of you who claim this is brand new information, you clearly haven't been reading the label on the bottle, as it states: "For Best Results, Refrigerate After Opening."
The product is sold unrefrigerated, which is fine while it is unopened as the acidity of the product makes it shelf-stable.
However, after you've popped that seal, it's always best to put it in the fridge as once it is opened and exposed to air, the contents are at risk of losing their color, taste, and freshness.
While it may last a while in a cupboard or pantry, the tell-tale signs that your ketchup is off is that it begins to smell sour.
After this, you'll need to take extra care to check for discoloration or mold, at which point it should be thrown away.
You may also be wondering why most restaurants don't store their ketchup in the fridge between customers, and that is simply down to the turnover and the amount of ketchup that gets used up daily, meaning bottles usually last just a few days before they are empty.
So now you know.