Mostarda (sometimes also called mostarda di frutta) 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.
The fruits used can be "apricots, cherries, figs, oranges, peaches, pears, and quince", as well as grape must.
or (from Cremona) is made with several types 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, in Veneto; it is characterized by a jam-like consistency and the use of quince () as its main ingredient.