Is cheese a condiment? (Burgers, sandwiches, etc)
I work at a restaurant and got a request for no condiments on a burger. I took that to include cheese as well as ketchup, mustard, etc. The customer was not pleased and requested his money back.
So what's the verdict on cheese? Is it a condiment?
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I would have interpreted it to mean a sauce, chutney, or relish or similar item sold specifically as a condiment, in context it would mean mustard, ketchup or mayo, but not the cheese.
But probably as a server you would have been best positioned to ask exactly what the customer did want on their burger to prevent misunderstandings.
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Things like pickles, onions, cheese, etc are generally not condiments (even though technically, they could be), they're actually called toppings. The exception being hotdogs, in which case everything is a condiment.Is cheese a food or condiment?
So according to us, cheese is a condiment where it acts more like a supporting ingredient to enhance the dish's flavor. But, it's a food item if you eat it raw or use it as the main ingredient.What are condiments in a burger?
There's a certain standard array of toppings that dominate the burger world: A slice of tomato, iceberg or romaine lettuces, onions, cheese (typically American or cheddar), and maybe a couple of pickle slices if you're feeling fancy. Plus, many opt for basic condiments like ketchup, mayonnaise, and sometimes, mustard.Is burger a sandwich?
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The places I have visited in the US, cheeseburgers and hamburgers have always been different items (with cheeseburgers costing more). I would be surprised to find cheese on a hamburger, though I wouldn't complain, personally. Additionally, I've found I can usually request cheese for an additional charge. Cheese is usually part of the menu item, as in "Cheeseburger", "Cheesy Nachos", or "Pizza". Therefore, since it costs extra and is specific to the item, its probably not a condiment.
I can only speak about the US, and here, we have been conditioned to believe condiments are things which are squeezed from packets, like mustard, ketchup, mayo, hot sauces, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, etc. Things like pickles, onions, cheese, etc are generally not condiments (even though technically, they could be), they're actually called toppings. The exception being hotdogs, in which case everything is a condiment. Condiments for ice creams, which may include nuts or bits of candy. Condiments for salads, which could mean croutons, bacon bits, as well as dressing, but cheese would be an ingredient (like carrots), not a condiment.
McDonalds has it right:
http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/getnutrition/nutritionfacts.pdf
Taco Bell even differentiates between condiments and sauces:
http://www.tacobell.com/nutrition/information
Subway classifies cheese under the "condiments and extras" category, which implies condiments are the liquid things, while the extras are the things like cheese, pepperoni, and bacon.
http://www.subway.com/nutrition/NutritionList.aspx?id=breadtop&Countrycode=USA
In summary, cheese is not a condiment where burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and salads are concerned. It could be considered a condiment for hotdogs, but I would prefer the term "topping" and reserve "condiments" to mean "sauces".
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