26 • May | June 2026 • abasto.com Special Insert Sweets & snacks America’s Favorite Condiments YouGov, an international online tool, published a report this February identifying the condiments most loved by American adults. Peanut Butter According to the National Peanut Board, by law, a product must contain at least 90% pea- nuts to be called “peanut butter.” 1. 2. 3. Honey In the United States, the average person consu- mes about 1.3 pounds of honey per year, according to the National Honey Board. Salsa Spicy or mild 37% of Ame- rican adults say they “love” salsa, while another 38% say they “like” it. Chocolate Syrup Its original use back in 1896 was to mask the taste of medicine, when pharmacists would use cocoa powder for that purpose. Mayonnaise Originally from Spain and later adopted by France, this thick, cold sauce or dressing now boasts a wide variety of flavors. BBQ Sauce This sauce goes hand- in-hand with some of the most famous dishes in the Ameri- can South, blending culinary traditions from India, Africa, and Europe. Ranch Dressing Figures from a 2023 Kraft survey featu- red in The Takeout reveal that this dressing dominates in 13 states, prima- rily in the South and the Midwest. Ketchup This famous sauce originated in China using fish entrails, meat by-products, and soy. The toma- to-based version we know today was created in 1812. Maple Syrup Maple tree sap is the source of this condi- ment, which first hit supermarket shelves in the second half of the 20th century. 5. 8. 10. Jam A third of the surveyed population (34%) claims to love jam or jelly, the classic process of preser- ving fruit in glass jars. 4. 6. 9. 7.