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The term condiment is used to designate all those products or ingredients that serve to give a particular flavor to a preparation or to highlight a flavor that it already has naturally. The condiments used today can be both raw materials (especially spices or vegetables), as well as also products derived from spices and vegetables that are already ready to use and that involve a greater work of elaboration prior to achieve its particular flavor and shape.

Historically, the human being has sought to season and season his meals with the elements that nature provided and that transformed a regular meal into something much more tasty and delicious. Traditionally, condiments have always been a highly valued and sought-after item across the globe. Spices from different parts of the world were recognized and produced especially for culinary purposes. Among them we must mention condiments such as curry, saffron, cloves, cinnamon, anise, cardamom, paprika, pepper and many more. These spices were mostly from the Near and Far East and it is for them that European man threw himself into the

sea, discovering a new continent, when the Commerce between Europe and the Arab world was interrupted in the 15th century.

Current seasonings are evolved forms of these spices, although they are still consumed naturally and popularly. Seasonings such as ketchup, mayonnaise, soy sauce, mustard, are all derived from plants or spices that are worked and processed in such a way as to become creamy preparations ready to consume. These condiments are found in any Supermarket or warehouse and are very practical to use as well as very durable and cheap.

Each region of the planet has trends to use certain types of condiments according to the elements that are obtained in the place. However, the production of condiments has allowed entire regions to enjoy flavors they have never tasted or known before.

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