Condiments

A condiment is a substance that can be added to food or any type of dish to add flavor to the food. There are several vegan-friendly condiments, including.
Mustard: It is made by crushing seeds from the mustard plant and mixing them with water, vinegar, and other seasonings. It works well in marinating and dressing sandwiches.
Soy sauce: It is made by fermenting soybeans. It is a popular condiment and an excellent option for vegans.
Nutritional yeast: Nutritional yeast is from the fungi kingdom and is rich in vitamin B12, protein, and fiber. It is a common condiment.
Tomato ketchup: It is made mainly from tomatoes, spices, salt, vinegar, and sugar.
Hot sauce: It is made from vinegar, chili peppers, and other types of seasonings, and it is vegan-friendly.
Salt: Sodium chloride is vegan-friendly; it mostly comes from the seas or salt plains.
Pepper: Pepper comes from the Piperaceae family and can be added while cooking stews or added when raw or dried. It is vegan-friendly.

Natural condiments are also known as organic condiments. They are grown and made with ingredients that are natural and are not grown with the use of harmful chemicals, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, or any preservatives and additives while manufacturing. Natural Condiments are items that are used to add flavor, appearance, and texture to food such as herbs, spices, natural vinegar, mustard, and other plant-based items. Natural condiments may be grouped into three sections – spicy, savory, and sweet condiments. Natural condiments are always considered to be healthy than conventional condiments because they are produced and grown naturally. Here are some examples of natural condiments. Basil, rosemary, cinnamon, turmeric, organic soy sauce, and organic ketchup, which is made from tomatoes and other natural ingredients such as vinegar and spices.

The main ingredients that can be found in organic condiments include:
Herbs and spices: Some organic condiments can have organic herbs and spices such as cardamon, garlic, chili powder, and many others.
Sweeteners: Organic condiments may contain organic sweeteners such as honey, organic maple syrup, and coconut sugar which enhance the taste of the condiment. Organic sweeteners not only enhance taste but also act as preservatives in condiments.
Oils: Some condiments have organic oils such as organic olive oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and avocado oil. Organic oils help in adding flavor and help create a smooth texture.
Vegetables: Other organic condiments may contain organic vegetables such as onions and tomatoes which help add taste and color to the condiment.
Vinegar: Organic vinegar such as apple cider, are common in organic condiments. They are used as a base ingredient.