Glossary C

Calimyrnas refer to variety of fig which are considered to be the most delicious and most nutritious with a high potassium content. They have fleshy interiors with plenty of seeds. However, Calimyrnas perish easily, so they are mostly eaten fresh, dried, or used in pastries, desserts and confections.

Calisson d'Aix refers to a delicate, diamond-shaped Provençal sweet prepared with almonds, candied oranges, melon or apricots, egg white, sugar, and confiture of oranges or apricots. Calisson is made from a smooth paste of ground almonds and candied melon, and covered in bright, white royal icing in Aix-en-Provence in France.

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Callaloo refers to the dish from Trinidad & Tobago, an island in the Caribbic, which is a spicy and creamy soup which uses dasheen leaves as the main ingredient.

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Callie is the French word for quail

- Callos (Kalyos) :

Callos refers to a dish from the Philippines made from tripe, chickpeas, carrots, paprika and spices. It is one of the dishes pass on to us by the Spaniards who colonized the Philippines for more than 400 years.

Calmar is French for a small squid, similar to Encornet (squid); with interior transparent cartilage instead of a bone. Calmar is also called Chipiron in the southwest of France.

Calmar en Matelote is a French dish made of small squid including the sliced tentacles which is sauteed with onions, garlic, tomatoes and mushrooms, herbs and spices for flavoring and then simmered with white wine. Matelote is the French culinary term for a stew made usually of fish in a seasoned wine sauce, but in Calmar en Matelote, squid is used instead of fish.

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Calmaret refers to Squid or cuttlefish in French. Calmaret is also known as Encornet, Calmar, or Chipiron in Basque region of France. It is also known as Calamar, Claougeou, Taouten, or Tautenne.

Calmar Frits is the French term for "fried squids". Calmar frits can be served with sliced of lemons, mayonnaise, ketchup as an appetizer or snack.

Deutsch: Kaloriengehalt / Español: Contenido Calórico / Português: Conteúdo Calórico / Français: Contenu Calorique / Italiano: Contenuto Calorico

Caloric content refers to the amount of energy provided by food and beverages when consumed, typically measured in kilocalories (kcal) or simply calories. This energy is derived from the macronutrients in food—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—and is essential for sustaining bodily functions, supporting physical activity, and maintaining overall health.

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