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Ajvar refers to a relish or a vegetable appetizer made from grilled red capsicum, eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, parsley and olive oil.

Ajwain is an Indian word for carom seeds

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Ajwain is the Hindi name of Bishop's Weed, a kind of spice where fruit is the commercial part.

Ak Serke refers to Kazakhstan's broth that made from milk mixed with Kefir which is taken after eating Beshkarmak. Ak Serke is thought to help settle the stomach after eating the said dish.

Akácméz is the Hungarian word for "acacia honey". Akácméz is one of the most common forms of Méz or honey and is found at every market stalls throughout Hungary. It is made from the the flowers of the acacia tree which is known as locust in North America. Akácméz is pronounced "ak-ahts-mayz" .

Akagai is a Japanese term for red clam or ark shell.

Akak refers to a hawker or street food in Malaysia that is cooked in a moldover fire.

Akami is a Japanese term for lean tuna that is cut or sliced from the back of the fish

Akamiso is a type of miso that has medium strength which is made with barley or rice.

Akawie refers to a soft unripenend cheese with a mild salted flavor similar to butter. Akawie is very popular in the Middle-East, especially in Lebanon and Syria.

Akevitt is an alocoholic beverage produce in Norway. Akevitt literally means Aqua Vitae, latin term which means "Water of Life". Akevitt is distilled from a fermented potato or grain mash and flavored with caraway seeds.

Linie Aquavit is one product which made Norway famous. Linie Aquavit is shipped in oak containers to produce mellow flavor to Australia and back across the Equator (the "Line") , hence its name.

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