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Amarillos is a Puero Rican other name for ripe plantains.

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Amaro is the Italian word for bitter. It also refers to bitter liqueur, usually based on herbs.

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Amarula Cream refers to South Africa's drink of a sweet creamy liqueur made from the fruit of the Marula tree.

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Amasake refers to a traditional Japanese product that is made by fermenting sweet brown rice into a thick liquid.

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Amazonia is name commonly used for Brazil's Amazon Basin.

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Amazu shoga refers to a garnish in Japanese cooking that consists of slices of ginger pickled in sweet vinegar. It usually accompanies Sushi.

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Ambrosia refers to the food of the gods, thought to confer immortality. It is something with an especially delicious flavor or fragrance. Also, a dessert containing primarily oranges and flaked coconut. Ambrosia is pronounced "am-broe-zhuh".

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Amburghese is the Italian word for hamburger

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Amchoor is a Hindi word for powdered dried mango

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Deutsch: Amchur / Español: Amchur / Português: Amchur / Français: Amchur / Italiano: Amchur

Amchur (or Amchoor) is a spice made from dried and powdered unripe green mangoes. It is commonly used in Indian and South Asian cuisine to provide a sour tanginess to dishes without adding moisture.

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