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Condiment
Substance added to food for flavour / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A condiment is a preparation that is added to food, typically after cooking, to impart a specific flavour, to enhance the flavour,[1] or to complement the dish.
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Some condiments are used during cooking to add flavour texture: barbecue sauce, compound butter, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, Marmite and sour cream are examples.
Alternatively, condiments are sometimes added prior to serving, for example, in a sandwich made with ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise.
A table condiment or table sauce is served separately from the food and added to taste by the diner. Many, such as mustard or ketchup, are available in single-serving packets, commonly when supplied with take-out or fast food meals.