Those months unexpectedly hit the U.S. Filipino population pretty hard. We rely on banana ketchup for more than just Filipino spaghetti–it’s a condiment used in a vast array of Filipino dishes.

After some investigation, we learned that it's a Filipino condiment similar to ketchup — but made from the bananas prevalent in the region, instead of tomatoes.

Banana sauce, also known as banana ketchup has been a beloved staple in Filipino cuisine since the 1940s. It's often used as a sauce, marinade or even in spaghetti.

Jufran Banana Sauce, a Filipino condiment known as banana ketchup. It's Rekaya Gibson's pick of the week. (Rekaya Gibson) I’m putting a Filipino condiment on rotation for football season.

Fila Manila, a Filipino condiment company, holds 95% market share. Founder Jake Deleon's journey spans from home kitchen to national retail shelves.