CONDIMENTS AND SEASONING : LSUS
FOOD AND NUTRITION SSS1 THIRD TERM
WEEK 5
CONDIMENTS AND SEASONING
CONTENT
CONDIMENTS AND SEASONING
Condiments and seasoning either in herbs or spices belong to a group of substances known as food additives. Food additives, herbs, and spices are usually added to food as to improve the flavour, appearance, and texture, and preserve the food. Seasonings are added to food to bring out their natural flavourings, make them more appetizing and stimulate the flow of gastric juices.
EXAMPLES OF SEASONING ARE;- (1) Salt (2)Pepper (3) Vinegar (4)Lemon
EXAMPLES OF CONDIMENTS ARE;- (1) Ginger (2) cinnamon (3)cloves (4) capers (5) celery (6)caraway (7) nutmegs (8)mustards (9) chillies (10)curry powder or paste (11)Vanilla (12)allspices
TYPES OF SEASONING SPICES
1. GINGER:-This is the underground stem of a tropical plant. It can be dried, preserved in syrups or ground and used in cakes and puddings.
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