Topping - garnish and decoration

Topping refers to any sauce, sprinkle, or decoration placed on top of a dish. Most commonly it includes whipped cream, chocolate sauce, fruit, caramel, or nuts on desserts. However, toppings are not limited to sweet dishes, they also include grated cheese on pasta or herb oil on soups. In modern gastronomy, toppings serve both flavor and aesthetic functions and are a key element of food styling.