Ketchup and mustard on fries
Various grades of U.S. maple syrup

A condiment is a supplemental food (such as a sauce or powder) that is added to some foods to impart a particular flavor, enhance their flavor,[1] or, in some cultures, to complement the dish, but that cannot stand alone as a dish. The term condiment originally described pickled or preserved foods, but now includes a great variety of flavorings.[2] Many diverse condiments exist in various countries, regions and cultures. This list includes notable worldwide condiments.

Condiments

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Biber salçası ("pepper paste") is a part of cuisines of Anatolia
Chutneys
Vegetables served with a green goddess dressing dip
Guacamole is an avocado-based dip that originated with the Aztecs in Mexico.[3]
Ketchup is a sweet and tangy sauce, typically made from tomatoes, vinegar, a sweetener, and assorted seasonings and spices.
Mostarda is an Italian condiment made of candied fruit and a mustard-flavored syrup.
Olive oil and olives
Homemade mango pickle
Three relishes here accompany Nshima (top right), a cornmeal product in African cuisine
Making vinaigrette salad dressing
Traditional Korean soy sauce
Various vinegars
Close-up image of za'atar, a blend of herbs, sesame, and salt

By country

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Australia

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Azerbaijan

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Bangladesh

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Belgium

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Canada

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Chile

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Ají with lime

China

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Shacha sauce with coriander
Sweet bean sauce

France

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Georgia

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Germany

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Ghana

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Greece

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Taramosalata with garnishes

India

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Indian mixed pickle, containing lotus root, lemon, carrot, green mango, green chilis, and other ingredients
Mirchi ka salan (left) and dahi chutney (right) served as side dishes for Hyderabadi biryani
A cucumber and mint raita

Italy

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Capuliato

Indonesia

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Traditional sambal terasi served on stone mortar with garlic and lime

Iran

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Torshi liteh made with vinegar, eggplants and herbs

Japan

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Miso paste
Shichimi tōgarashi
Prepared wasabi

Korea

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Korean condiments: gochujang, jeotgal (salted seafood), jangajji (pickled vegetables), kimchi
Home-made ganjang (soy sauce) and doenjang (soybean paste)

Lebanon

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Malaysia

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Mexico

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Pico de gallo

Norway

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Pakistan

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Dahi chutney (at right) with Mirchi ka salan

Philippines

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Atchara, made from pickled green papaya
Latik atop cassava suman
Palapa, a spicy Maranao condiment made from sakurab and various spices

Russia

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Spain

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Sweden

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Smörgåskaviar tops a cottage cheese sandwich

Switzerland

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Taiwan

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Thailand

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At top is nam phrik pla salat pon, a condiment in Thai cuisine, served here with a selection of raw vegetables in Khorat, Thailand

Trinidad and Tobago

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United Kingdom

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Cumberland sauce atop duck confit crepes
Marmite
A mass-produced brand of pickled walnuts

United States

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Vietnam

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See also

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List articles

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References

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  1. ^ "Merriam-Webster: Definition of condiment". Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved October 23, 2011.
  2. ^ 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. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  3. ^ Zeldes, Leah A. (November 4, 2009). "Eat this! Guacamole, a singing sauce, on its day". Dining Chicago. Chicago's Restaurant & Entertainment Guide, Inc. Retrieved November 5, 2009.
  4. ^ D&L Archived August 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, La William
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