This invention generally relates to solid condiments comprising a base
solid and a dosing liquid and, in particular, is directed to solid
condiments which are free flowing, dry to the touch, and provide desirable
color, flavor and/or aroma accents to foods, as well as methods for the
preparation of the subject condiment compositions. When the base solid
comprises salt, the preferred salt base solid component of a condiment of
the invention comprises sodium chloride, potassium chloride, MSG and
mixtures thereof. When the base solid comprises sugar, the preferred sugar
base solid components comprise at least one monosaccharide, disaccharide
or nonnutritive sweetener. Preferred dosing liquids for the solid
condiments include alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea, chocolate liquid,
fruit liquid, berry liquid, vegetable liquid, spice liquid, herb liquid,
and mixtures thereof