Condiment

Tomato ketchup is a popular condiment.

Salt, sugar, and ground black pepper corns are commonly available on Western restaurant tables.

A condiment is sauce, or seasoning added to food to impart a particular flavour or to complement the dish. Often pungent in flavour and therefore added in fairly small quantities, popular condiments include salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, olive oil, vinegar and sugar.

Usually applied by the diner, condiments generally have the consistency of a thick liquid or paste and are served from a bottle, jar, or bowl. They may also be dry, such as a mixture of herbs and seasonings. Many condiments are available packaged in single-serving packets (sachets), like mustard or ketchup, particularly when supplied with take-out or fast food meals.

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 are some overlaps between condiments and seasonings.

Roast meat condiments

Some condiments are traditionally served with a particular type of roasted meat in a "Sunday roast".

Below is a table detailing these relationships between meat and condiment.

Condiment gallery

Dijon mustard   Packets of duck sauce   Common Chinese condiments: soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, white pepper   American Steak sauce   Worcestershire sauce   Barbecue sauce   Soy sauce   Chutneys   Sriracha chili sauces   Louisiana Hot Sauce   A tube of prepared wasabi   A jar of Shichimi   A jar of mayonnaise

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