What is the difference between Sauce, Syrup & Toppings?
All three are related in that they are generally “put over the top of food just before serving”. SAUCE is a “liquid food dressing” which usually contains recognizable pieces (not strained) of the main fruit and may include small soft seeds. Example Dessert & Breakfast Sauces are Strawberry, Red Raspberry & Peach. SYRUP is a “thick, sweet liquid” normally used as a topping or recipe ingredient. Syrups are different from Sauces because they are pureed, strained and may include only the smallest of unrecognizable (ie.blueberry) seeds. Example Syrups are Blueberry & Blackberry. TOPPINGS are “put over the top of food just before serving”. They would include the Sauces, Syrups & Condiments ( all are defined above). Example Toppings are Strawberry Sauce, Blackberry Syrup, Peach Butter, Vidalia Mustard, Hot Sauce, Salsa, Chow Chow & Onion Relish.
