Condiment
Condiment
Condiment (/ˈkɒndɪmənt/) is a substance such as salt or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food.
Etymology
The term "condiment" comes from the Latin condimentum, meaning "spice, seasoning, sauce" and from the Latin condere, meaning "preserve, pickle, season".
Definition
A condiment is a supplemental food, such as a sauce, that is added to some foods to enhance their flavor, or to complement the dish. The term originally described pickled or preserved foods, but its meaning has shifted over the centuries.
Types of Condiments
Condiments are usually applied by the diner, but the term can also describe ingredients used in cooking. They can be liquids or dry. Some examples of condiments include:
Related Terms
- Sauce: A liquid, cream, or semi-solid food, served on or used in preparing other foods.
- Seasoning: The process of adding salts, herbs, or spices to food to enhance the flavor.
- Spice: A seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring or coloring food.
- Herb: Any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Condiment
- Wikipedia's article - Condiment
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