Sauce ingredients are often used to add flavor and texture to dishes. OREGANO is a fragrant, slightly bitter HERB that is commonly used in Italian cuisine. SOY is a type of bean that is used to make SOY sauce, a popular condiment in Asian cooking. HERB is a general term for any plant with leaves, stems, or flowers that are used for flavoring food. MUSHROOM is a fungus that is used in many sauces and soups. Tomatopaste is a thick, concentrated tomato product that is used as a base for many sauces.