Condiment

Tomato ketchup is a popular condiment.

Salt, sugar, and ground black pepper corns are commonly available on Western restaurant tables; however, they are not always considered to be condiments.

A condiment is a prepared edible substance or mixture, often preserved or fermented (usually a liquid), that is added in relatively small quantities, most often at the table, to make food more suitable to the diner's taste.^[1] Condiments may be dry, such as a mixture of herbs and seasonings or Parmesan cheese, or preserved sauces served from a bottle, jar, or other container - such as salsa, hummus, or pineapple cheese dip - or a piece of a food, such as a lime segment used on pork chops. Some condiments are packaged in single-serving sachets, particularly to be supplied with take-out and fast foods.

Condiments are sometimes added prior to serving, for example a sandwich made with ketchup or mustard. Some condiments are used during cooking to add flavor or texture to the food; for example, barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce all have flavors that can enhance the tastes of a variety of different meats and vegetables.

There is some overlap between condiments and seasonings.

Condiment gallery

Salsa verde, salsa roja   Dijon mustard   Packets of duck sauce   Common Chinese condiments: soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, white pepper   American Steak sauce   Barbecue sauce   British Brown sauce   Soy sauce   Chutneys   Sriracha chili sauces   Grated American parmesan cheese   Louisiana hot sauce   A tube of prepared wasabi

See also

• Dip (food)
• Relish
• Sugar packet
• Salt and pepper shakers
• Black pepper

References

External links

• Condiment Packet Museum
• Condiment Charge Requires 911 Call
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