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Zahna Eklund & Elaine Blackburne

People are finally realising what the 'HP' stands for on HP sauce bottles

For many households the bottles of Heinz tomato ketchup and HP Sauce are a must. Whether it is to add to fish and chips or a bacon sarnie we often have our preferences.

And for some, a sausage sandwich is not the same without a good dollop of HP Sauce. But while it is a store cupboard staple, many of us have never given it a second thought as to what the name actually means.

And despite there being a massive clue on the label, many of use don't know what lies behind the name. The brand was launched back in 1895 and has been on the supermarket shelves ever since.

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