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Consomme all'uova literally means "egg consomme", it refers to a beef consomme mixed with lemon juice and eggs beaten together and sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese

Consomme all'uova is pronounced "kohn-sohm-meh ahl-lwoh-vah

Consomme aux Oeufs Poches refers to a French clear meat soup that has poached eggs for each person

Consomme Bergere refers to a French thickened oxtail consomme garnished by asparagus tips, wild mushrooms, tarragon leaves, chervil shreds. This consomme is thickened with tapioca.

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Consomme Creole refers to veal Consomme garnished with tomatoes, fried onion rings with julienned pimientos.

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Consomme Dame Blance refers to chicken consomme garnished with equal parts of medium sago, diamond shapes of chicken breast and almond royale

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Consomme freddo is the Italian for "cold consomme", a cold clear soup whose base may be a clear stock of beef, game or poultry

Consomme freddo is pronounced "kohn-sohm-meh frehd-doh"

Deutsch: Verbraucher / Español: Consumidor / Português: Consumidor / Français: Consommateur / Italiano: Consumatore

Consumer in the food context refers to an individual who purchases, prepares, and consumes food products. Consumers play a crucial role in the food supply chain, influencing market trends, production practices, and food safety regulations. Their preferences and purchasing decisions drive food industry developments, including organic, sustainable, and processed food trends.

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Deutsch: Verbrauch / Español: Consumo / Português: Consumo / Français: Consommation / Italiano: Consumo

Consumption in the food context refers to the act of eating or drinking food and beverages. It encompasses the processes of selecting, preparing, and ingesting food items to meet dietary and nutritional needs. Consumption also reflects the cultural, economic, and environmental practices related to food utilisation.

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Deutsch: Contadina / Español: Contadina / Português: Contadina / Français: Contadina / Italiano: Contadina

Contadina is an Italian term meaning "peasant" or "country style," used in the food context to describe rustic, simple dishes that are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients typical of rural, traditional Italian cooking. The term evokes the essence of hearty, wholesome dishes that are both flavourful and comforting, often based on local produce, grains, and basic pantry items.

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Continental Breakfast refers to a quick breakfast which consists most or all of the following: toast or other bread with butter, jam, jelly, honey, cheese, meat , fresh fruit and coffee, juice, hot milk, chocolate or tea. Continental Breakfast is served commonly in the continental Europe, North America, and elsewhere, as opposed to the English breakfast served commonly in the UK.

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