Glossary C

Caffe Americano refers to a single or double shot of espresso poured over 6 ounces (180 ml.) of fresh hot water to produce a milder ("American-style”) coffee. Unlike the American coffee, the crema should rise to the top of the finished beverage. Caffe Americano is likewise an Italian term so named because it closely resembles American Coffee which is weaker than Espresso.

Caffe Corretto refers to an Italian coffee drink of a single or double espresso mixed with a small amount of brandy or liquor

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Deutsch: Koffein / Español: cafeína / Português: Cafeína / Français: Caféine / Italiano: Caffeina

Caffeine in the food context refers to a naturally occurring stimulant found in various plants, most commonly in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao pods, and certain herbs like guarana. It is widely consumed in beverages and foods to enhance alertness and reduce fatigue. Caffeine is known for its stimulating effects on the central nervous system, which is why it is a popular ingredient in drinks like coffee, tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks.

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Deutsch: Cagayan / Español: Cagayan / Português: Cagayan / Français: Cagayan / Italiano: Cagayan

Cagayan in the food context refers to the culinary traditions and local dishes of the Cagayan province in the Philippines. Cagayan is known for its rich agricultural produce, coastal resources, and unique regional cuisine that reflects the diverse influences and natural abundance of the area.

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Cahn Kho Hoa refers to a Vietnamese bitter soup said to be especially good for the health of people who have spent a lot of time in or under the sun.

Caille is the French word for "Quail", a kind of poultry, used for various French dishes. Quail eggs are also a wonderful food even if it is only boiled and in my home country Philippines, boiled quail eggs are taken as snacks.

Caillé is the French word for "Curds"; clotted or curdled; curds of milk. (Not to be confused with Caille).

Caillebotte d' aunis refers to a rarely available triangular cow, goat or sheep's milk curd cheese produced from Charentes.

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Caillettes refer to French minced meat mixed with cabbage or chard then cooked in a cloth. Caillettes is one of the pork products of Ardèche. Caillette, the coveted Ardéchois pâté made of pork, ground spice, provincial herbs and greens. Resembling a plump sausage, it is wrapped in a thin intestine. Caillette is so influenced by terroir, the recipe varies within kilometres. In higher climes, locals make it with cabbage. Those on the hills use spinach, and lower down by the river, it is made with salad leaves. We enjoy a punchy, garlic, meaty affair, but I am quickly told by fellow diners that purists expect it to be 50 per cent meat, 50 per cent greens and no garlic. To discover the finer intricacies of this pâté, enthusiastic gastronomes can head to the caillette fair, held in autumn in the town of Aubenas. Ardèche is a department in south-central France , in Rhones Alpes Region.

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English: Caipirinha / Deutsch: Caipirinha / Español: Caipirinha / Português: Caipirinha / Français: Caipirinha / Italiano: Caipirinha /

Caipirinha refers to the national and traditional cocktail and most popular drink from Brazil made from the most common and and indigenous spirit called Cachaça (also known as Caninha), lime wedges and sugar , preferably raw sugar or Turbinado sugar.

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