Condiment refers to auxiliary food that can increase the color and flavor of dishes, promote appetite and be beneficial to human health. Condiments are not only used for cooking food, but also for food processing, some of which have nutritional value and health care function.

Classification and characteristics of common condiments;

Seasonings are divided into sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, salty, fresh and hemp according to taste.

Aroma can be divided into spicy, sweet, mint and fruit.

Technically, there are natural seasonings with a long history such as salt, sugar, star anise, pepper, cinnamon and fragrant leaves, and artificial compound seasoning such as monosodium glutamate, chicken essence and chicken powder.