Abstract: The invention relates to a seasoning mixture containing a liquefiable fat for the food industry with a salt content from about 15 to 67 wt %, relative to the weight of the seasoning mixture, or a seasoning mixture with a salt content from about 15 to 67 wt %, relative to the weight of the seasoning mixture, wherein the liquefiable agent is selected from the group consisting of hydrocolloids, gelatine, emulsifiers and carbohydrates, wherein, after the seasoning mixture has been applied to the article to be seasoned, an even, solid layer is formed on the latter as said seasoning mixture solidifies.