Mostarda di frutta (sometime also called mostarda) is a Northern Italian condiment made of candied fruit and a mustard-flavoured syrup. Commercially the essential oil of mustard is employed, which has the advantage of transparency; in home cooking, mustard powder heated in white wine may be used. Traditionally was served with boiled meats, the which is a speciality of northern Italian cooking. More recently it has become a popular accompaniment to cheeses. Variations or (from Cremona) is made with several kinds of fruit, and is the version that typifies . (also called or ) is made from small, sour green apples called . Another notable is , which is a specialty of the town of Vicenza (Veneto); it is characterized by a jam-like consistency and the use of quince () as its main ingredient. Other versions include , , and . See also List of mustard brands Specialty foods References Italian cuisine Mustard (condiment) Cremona Mantua Cuisine of Lombardy