People love their condimentsjust take a peek inside anyone’s fridge door.

The market reflects that: the sauce and condiment industry is steadily growing.

Statistaexpectsthe condiment industry to rake in $244 billion this year and grow annually by 6%.

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(Fun fact: China generates themostcondiment-related revenue annually worldwide.)

And while it may be hard to choose a favorite, everyone has their go-to condiment.

(Hot sauce, anyone?)

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Here, a list of chef-approved condiments that cooking experts absolutely must have on hand.

Quintero recommends adding a bit ofSrirachaor chipotle to spice up mayo.

“My favorite mayo-based sauce to make would be a creamy chipotle mayo,” she says.

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ChefDan Kluger, owner ofGreywindandLoring Placein New York City, swears bychili crispto add a kick to any dish.

One of his favorites is theMomofuku Chili Crunch, developed by celebrity chef David Chang and his culinary team.

“It’s so versatile and works with just about any dish,” Kluger says.

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“Personally, I consider it the ultimate condiment when it comes to enhancing rice dishes!”

“Hot sauceadds an irresistible kick to food, providing that extra boom of flavor.”

The result is a savory, earthy taste with a hint of olive.

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