Glossary C

Deutsch: Kichererbse / Indian: Kadala, Kabuli Chana
The chickpea (Cicer arietinum) is a legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its seeds are high in protein. It is one of the earliest cultivated legumes: 7,500-year-old remains have been found in the Middle East. Other common names for the species include garbanzo bean, ceci bean, sanagalu, chana, hummus and Bengal gram.

Chickpea flour which is also called Besan or Gram flour is a very fine flour mainly used in India where it is originated. It is made from finely milled chickpeas which is widely used in Indian cuisine.

Chicle refers to a milky sap extracted from a tree found throughout Yucatan peninsula which launched the worldwide chewing gum industry

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"Chicle" is in the HS Code "4001"

Chicory Coffee refers to a coffee concoction from New Orleans of ground and roasted root of a European variety of chicory added to ground coffee in varying proportions. Adding the roasted root of chicory was originally used for reasons of economy, but the practice of drinking coffee with chicory remained and is now favored by many New Orleanians. It lends an added bitterness to the original taste of coffee..

Chicos is a traditional Taos Pueblo Indians' dried corn kernels made by steaming and then drying immature ears of corn.

Chieti is referring to a town and province of Abruzzo, in central eastern Italy.

Chieti is pronounced "Kyeh-tee"

Chifas refer to restaurants located in Peru serving Chinese foods. The Chinese in Peru are the numerous descendants of semi-Chinese slaves that worked in the sugar country houses at the beginnings of the republican life. Nowadays, some of them own and run the Chifas found in Peru.

Deutsch: Chiffonkuchen / Español: Pastel Chiffon / Português: Bolo Chiffon / Français: Gâteau Chiffon / Italiano: Torta Chiffon

Chiffon Cake in the food context refers to a light, airy cake that combines the richness of a butter cake with the fluffiness of a sponge cake. This cake is made using vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and flavorings. The key to its light texture is the use of beaten egg whites, which are folded into the batter to incorporate air, giving the cake a fluffy and soft consistency. Chiffon cakes are popular for their versatility in flavorings and their ability to stay moist longer than traditional sponge cakes, making them a favorite for layered cakes, celebrations, and as a base for various desserts.

Chifles refer to fried thinly sliced green bananas. Chifles are made from platano verde (unripened plaintain), thinly sliced (cut at a 35° angle so it is longer than the thickness of the banana), which is served generally as a side dish.

Chig is a Turkish term which means "raw

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