Your outdoor barbecue is nothing without them. Nor is your burger. Condiments, the toppings of our life, are defined as whatever "enhances the flavor of food," so it's safe to say that without condiments, life would be a bland bore. A Weetabix, basically.
Thankfully, there are many condiments to choose from, but how can you pick just one for every sandwich, hot dog or plate of French fries?
To help you out, we ranked them (on a completely subjective level, of course, because it's impossible to be objective in the world of condiments).
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It's The Huffington Post's 2016 Condiment Of The Year contest. Read on to find out which one won:
20
Ketchup
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19
Relish
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18
Piccalilli
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17
Tartar Sauce
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16
Yellow Mustard
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15
Ranch
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14
Fruit Jam
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13
Wasabi
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12
Horseradish
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11
Fish Sauce
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10
Aioli
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9
Hoisin Sauce
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8
Soy Sauce
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7
Barbecue Sauce
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6
Sriracha
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5
Mayonnaise
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4
Honey Mustard
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3
Vinegar
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2
Salsa
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1
Salt
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