James Mease | |
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 portrait by Thomas Sully, 1834 | |
| Born | 11 August 1771  Philadelphia |
| Died | 14 May 1846 (aged 74) Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Butler |
James Mease (1771–1846)[1] was an American scientist, horticulturist, and medical doctor from Philadelphia who published the first known tomato-based ketchup recipe in 1812.[2]
- ^ OAC - James Mease papers
- ^ Pure Ketchup: A History of America's National Condiment, with Recipes by Andrew Smith, The Rise, and Demise of Homemade Ketchup, p.19.