Condiments and their chemistry in man( a Review)

Condiments are food substances that are made primarily made to enhance the taste and other properties of food. Condiments and spices have been prepared traditionally from ancient times for various reasons. This processes of preparation which involves mainly natural fermentation still occurs in most developing countries while other varying forms exists in Europe. Traditional condiments have various nutritional benefits if hygienically prepared and packaged. Modern condiments and spices include chemical food preservatives, pascalization, biopreservation, the use of glutamate salts, emulsifiers, sweeteners amongst others etc. Metabolism of Glutamate salts and other Confectioneries in the body has some biochemical effects on the biological system in organs like the blood vessels, liver, kidney amongst others. Monosodium glutamates have been related to activities resulting to oxidative stress, neurological effects and obesity especially after prolonged usage.