Glossary F

Deutsch: Frucht

Fruit refers to any product of plant growth useful to humans or animals, such as apples, pears, plums, orange, etc.

Fruit Bat Soup refers to a Chamorro delicacy that is no longer available in the country. Fruit Bat Soup is said to be a dish which has a strong aroma and flavor influenced by whatever fruits the bats had been eating. However, fruit bats are already an species endangered in Guam, and just a small colony of fruit bats remains at the north end of the island, hence, anyone caught poaching is subject to a large fine and even a prison sentence. The Chamorro people arrived on Guam from the Malay Peninsula around 3000 BCE, and they occupied the island alone until Ferdinand Magellan landed there in 1521. Having survived invasions by the Spanish, the Japanese and the Americans, they still comprise 43 per cent of the island's population, and they have managed to retain their cultural identity, including language, customs and cuisine.

Fruit beer is Ales flavored with fruit, such as raspberries.

Fruit butter refers to fruit stewed with sugar and seasonings that becomes thick and spreadable. Apple Butter is a kind of Fruit butter which is great as a bread spread

Fruit cocktail is a combination of many different varieties of chopped fruits, sometimes served with Champagne or liqueur drizzled on top.

Fruit cup refers to a kind of salad made of chopped fruits and served in a glass dish as an appetizer or dessert

Fruit juice concentrates refers to fruit concentrates made by
cooking down peach, pineapple, grape, and pear juices to produce a sweeter and more concentrated product.

Deutsch: Obstsalat / Español: Ensalada de frutas / Português: Salada de frutas / Français: Salade de fruits / Italiano: Macedonia

Fruit Salad in the food context refers to a dish consisting of various types of fruit, sometimes mixed with a liquid (juice, syrup, liqueur) or sweet dressing to enhance flavor. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a dessert, a side dish, or a light meal. The ingredients in a fruit salad can vary widely depending on seasonality, regional preferences, and personal tastes, incorporating everything from common fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges, to more exotic options like mangoes, kiwis, and dragon fruit.

Fruit soup refers to sweetened, stewed fruit thicken to soup consistency, usually flavored with wine, lemon juice or vanilla.

Deutsch: Eis mit Fruchtgeschmack / Español: Gelato con sabor a fruta / Português: Gelato com sabor de fruta / Français: Gelato aux fruits / Italiano: Gelato al gusto di frutta

Fruit-Flavored Gelato in the food context refers to a type of Italian ice cream known as gelato, characterized by its dense texture, rich flavor, and lower fat content compared to traditional ice cream. Fruit-flavored gelato is made with a base of milk (and sometimes cream), sugar, and natural flavorings from fresh fruits, fruit juices, or fruit purees. The result is a refreshing, smooth, and intensely flavored frozen dessert that highlights the natural sweetness and tartness of the fruit used in its creation.

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Glossary F

Fruit

Fruit Bat Soup

Fruit beer

Fruit butter

Fruit cocktail

Fruit cup

Fruit juice concentrates

Fruit Salad

Fruit soup

Fruit-Flavored Gelato

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