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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

food, nutrient go
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

foodstuff, food product go
a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food

fixings, ingredient go
food that is a component of a mixture in cooking

seasoning, flavorer, flavourer, flavoring, flavouring, seasoner go
something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

condiment
a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment

noun.food

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relish go
spicy or savory condiment
dip go
tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped
mustard, table mustard go
pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds
catsup, ketchup, cetchup, tomato ketchup go
thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes
chili sauce go
tomatoes and onions and peppers (sweet or hot) simmered with vinegar and sugar and various seasonings
chutney, Indian relish go
a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices
steak sauce go
pungent bottled sauce for steak
taco sauce go
spicy tomato-based sauce for tacos
salsa go
spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
mint sauce go
sweetened diluted vinegar with chopped mint leaves
cranberry sauce go
sauce made of cranberries and sugar
duck sauce, hoisin sauce go
a thick sweet and pungent Chinese condiment
horseradish go
grated horseradish root
marinade go
mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings
soy, soy sauce go
thin sauce made of fermented soy beans
vinegar, acetum go
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
sauce go
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
spread, paste go
a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
wasabi go
the thick green root of the wasabi plant that the Japanese use in cooking and that tastes like strong horseradish