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Agro-dolce is the Italian term which means "sweet and sour" or bittersweet, referring to any dish or condiment based on sugar and vinegar, often used as a marinade.

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Agrumi is the Italian generic word for citrus fruits, like lemons and oranges

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Agua com gas is a Portuguese term which means "sparkling water"

Deutsch: Agua Fresca / Español: Agua Fresca / Português: Agua Fresca / Français: Agua Fresca / Italian: Agua Fresca

Agua Fresca is a traditional Mexican beverage made by blending water with fresh fruits, seeds, flowers, or grains, and sweetening it with sugar. The name translates to "fresh water," reflecting its refreshing and light nature, making it a popular drink, especially in warmer climates.

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Agua mineral is a Spanish word for mineral water

Agua sem gas is a Portuguese term which means "still water"

Aguamiel refers to the Mexican sweet beverage obtained from agave before making Pulque. Pulque is a sourish beer produced by the rapid natural fermentation of Aquamiel.

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Aguaxima refers to a variety of Brazilian black pepper.

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Aguaymanto refers to the native Andean fruit, that ripens to a golden color. It was grown by the Incas in Cusco´s Sacred Valley and actually very popular in Novo-Andean cuisine.

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Agurksalat refers to Norway's salad made of of salt-wilted cucumbers prepared by thinly slicing the fresh cucumbers and allowing them to stand after being liberally salted. The salting wilts the cucumber slices and helps to draw away any bitterness. Also, the thin slices of cucumber may be marinated in a sweet and sour mixture of vinegar, water, and sugar, and with onion slices and fresh dill.