List of condiments

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.

Ketchup and mustard on fries
Various grades of U.S. maple syrup
Biber salçası ("pepper paste") is a part of cuisines of Anatolia
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.
Three relishes here accompany Nshima (top right), a cornmeal product in African cuisine
Various vinegars
Close-up image of za'atar , a blend of herbs, sesame, and salt
Ají with lime
Shacha sauce with coriander
Taramosalata with garnishes
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
Traditional sambal terasi served on stone mortar with garlic and lime
Miso paste
Prepared wasabi
Korean condiments: gochujang , jeotgal (salted seafood), jangajji (pickled vegetables), kimchi
Home-made ganjang (soy sauce) and doenjang (soybean paste)
Dahi chutney (at right) with Mirchi ka salan
Atchara , made from pickled green papaya
Palapa , a spicy Maranao condiment made from sakurab and various spices
Smörgåskaviar tops a cottage cheese sandwich
At top is nam phrik pla salat pon , a condiment in Thai cuisine , served here with a selection of raw vegetables in Khorat , Thailand
Cumberland sauce atop duck confit crepes
A mass-produced brand of pickled walnuts