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Ayva is the Turkish word for "Quince". In Turkey, Ayva fruits are made into jams (Ayva Reçeli) and Ayva Tatlisi, a dessert made from Ayva in thick syrup and Ayva Kompostosu, Quince in thin syrup.

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Az Pishmish is the Turkish word for "rare"

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Az Shekerli is the Turkish word which means "slightly sweet"

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Azeite is the Portuguese word for "Olive", Olive Oil and "Oil" Olive oil is also called Azeite de Oliva in Portugal. Beside the Olive Oil, there are a number of oil used for culinary purposes in Portugal, namely: 1. Azeite de Amendoim - peanut oil 2. Azeite de Gergelim - sesame oil 3. Oleo de Girassol - sunflower oil 4. Oleo de Milho - corn oil 5. Azeite de Dendê - palm oil

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Azeite de Dendê is another name of "Palm oil" in Portugal.

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Azeitona de elvas is Portuguese for green olives.

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Azeitonas is a Portuguese word for olives

Azifa refers to an Ethiopian dish which is made from lentils that are blended with oil, lemon, onions, green peppers and spices.

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Deutsch: Bembel / Español: jarra de Apfelwein / Português: jarro de Apfelwein / Français: pichet d'Apfelwein / Italiano: brocca di Apfelwein

Bembel is a traditional jug primarily associated with serving Apfelwein (apple cider) in the Hessen region of Germany. It is typically made from stoneware and decorated with grey and cobalt-blue patterns, embodying a distinctive rustic charm. This iconic item is both a practical vessel for pouring cider and a cultural symbol of local culinary traditions.

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