Glossary C
Deutsch: Reinigung / Español: Limpieza / Português: Limpeza / Français: Nettoyage / Italiano: Pulizia
Cleaning in the food context refers to the process of removing dirt, food residues, bacteria, and other contaminants from surfaces, equipment, utensils, and hands to ensure food safety and hygiene. Proper cleaning is a crucial practice in kitchens, food processing environments, and any area where food is prepared or served, as it helps prevent cross-contamination and reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Deutsch: Gewürznelke / Indian: Karayampoo/Grambu
Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. Cloves are native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia and used as a spice in cuisines all over the world. Cloves are harvested primarily in Indonesia, India, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. They have a numbing effect on mouth tissues. The clove tree is an evergreen that grows to a height ranging from 8 - 12 m, having large leaves and sanguine flowers in numerous groups of terminal clusters.