Glossary F
Deutsch: Flexibilität / Español: Flexibilidad / Português: Flexibilidade / Français: Flexibilité / Italiano: Flessibilità
Flexibility in the food context refers to the physical adaptability of food ingredients or dishes, meaning how well they can be shaped, stretched, bent, or modified without breaking. It can also refer to the versatility of ingredients in different recipes. For example, dough needs flexibility for bread and pastries, and pasta dough must be stretchable for shaping. Additionally, some ingredients, like tofu or eggs, are "flexible" because they can be used in many different types of dishes.
Deutsch: Florentiner Art / Español: A la florentina / Português: À florentina / Français: Florentine / Italian: Alla fiorentina
Florentine in the food context refers to a style of preparation that typically involves a dish being served with spinach and often a creamy sauce, such as Mornay sauce (a cheese-flavored béchamel). The term originates from Florence, Italy, and is commonly associated with dishes like Eggs Florentine or Chicken Florentine.
Deutsch: Mehl
Flour is a powder made by grinding raw grains, roots, beans, nuts, or seeds. Flours are used to make many different foods. Cereal flour, particularly wheat flour, is the main ingredient of bread, which is a staple food for most cultures. Corn flour has been important in Mesoamerican cuisine since ancient times and remains a staple in the Americas. Rye flour is a constituent of bread in central and northern Europe.
Deutsch: Blume / Español: Flor / Português: Flor / Français: Fleur / Italiano: Fiore
Flower in the food context refers to the edible parts of plants that are used in culinary applications. These flowers can add flavour, colour, and aroma to dishes, as well as provide unique textures and nutritional benefits.
Deutsch: Sahne / Español: Nata / Português: Nata / Français: Crème / Italiano: Panna
Fløde is a Danish term for cream, a dairy product that is the high-fat layer skimmed from the top of milk before homogenisation. It is commonly used in a variety of culinary applications, including cooking, baking, and as an accompaniment to desserts and beverages. In Danish cuisine, fløde is prized for its rich, smooth texture and ability to add flavour and creaminess to dishes.