Condiment
A condiment is an edible substance, such as sauce or seasoning, added to food to impart a particular flavor, enhance its flavor[1], or in some cultures, to complement the dish. The term originally described pickled or preserved foods, but has shifted meaning over time.[2] Many condiments are available packaged in single-serving sachets (packets), like mustard or ketchup, particularly when supplied with take-out or fast-food meals. Condiments are usually applied by the diner. 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; barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, marmite are examples.
[edit] Examples
- salt[3][4][5]
- pepper
- ketchup
- chili sauce
- mustard
- olive oil
- vinegar
- relish
- mayonnaise
- syrup
- whipped cream
[edit] Gallery
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Packets of duck sauce
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Common Chinese condiments: soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, white pepper
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Classic American yellow mustard
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American Steak sauce
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Sriracha chili sauces
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A jar of Shichimi
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A jar of mayonnaise
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Merriam-Webster: Definition of condiment". Merriam-Webster Dictionary. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condiment. Retrieved October 23, 2011.
- ^ Smith, Andrew F. (May 1, 2007). The Oxford companion to American food and drink. Oxford University Press. pp. 144–146. ISBN 978-0-19-530796-2. http://books.google.com/books?id=AoWlCmNDA3QC&pg=PT171. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "Definition of condiment". Random House Dictionary. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/condiment.
- ^ "Definition of condiment". Concise Oxford English Dictionary. http://www.wordreference.com/definition/condiment.
- ^ "Fancy a little something on the side : Famous British condiments.". The Telegraph (London). September 26, 2011. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/8782139/Fancy-a-little-something-on-the-side-Famous-British-condiments.html.
