• Roman Food

    A Taste of Ancient Rome: Oxyporum, the Multipurpose Condiment

    Oxyporum (also spelled oxyphorum) was a type of wine that was flavoured with vinegar and pepper. It was a popular condiment in the Roman Empire and was often used in cooking. It is mentioned in a number of Roman cookbooks, including De re coquinaria by Apicius. Oxyporum was made by mixing vinegar, pepper, and wine. The proportions of the ingredients varied depending on the recipe, but it was typically made with equal parts vinegar and wine. The pepper was added to taste. There are a number of different theories about how oxyporum was made. One theory is that it was made by simply mixing vinegar, pepper, and wine together. Another…

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