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. 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 relish, salsa, hummus, 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.

Pickles are not a condiment.

There is some overlap between condiments and seasonings.

Condiment gallery

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

See also

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

External links

• Condiment Packet Museum
• Condiment Charge Requires 911 Call
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