derives from member of plant material dressing french dressing In American cuisine, a creamy dressing which varies in color from pale orange to bright red. It is made of oil, vinegar, sugar, and other flavorings, with the color usually coming from ketchup or paprika. SIREN DB annotation: * semiliquid with smooth consistency FOODON:03430135 * fully heat-treated FOODON:03440014 * fat or oil FOODON:03420190 * acidified FOODON:03460200 * ingredient: flavoring, spice or herb added FOODON:03460227 standardized dressing (us cfr) oil-producing plant requires discussion