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Hawm daeng is a Thai word which mean red shallot

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Hawm daeng jeow is a Thai term for fried red shallot which is used in Thailand cooking as a delicious topping/topper for rice and noodles and other Thai dishes.

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Hawm yai is a Thai word for onion. It literally means "big" shallot or onion

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Deutsch: Haselnuss / Español: Avellana / Português: Avelã / Français: Noisette / Italiano: Nocciola

Hazelnut refers to the nut of the hazel and is particularly known for its use in various sweet and savory dishes. Hazelnuts are prized for their distinct flavor, which is rich, nutty, and slightly sweet, making them a popular choice in confectionery, baking, and cooking.

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Head Isu refers to Estonian customary toast before commencing or starting a meal, which means "Enjoy your meal". Head Isu is pronounced "heh-uht-ee-soo".

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Deutsch: Gesundheitsbedenken / Español: Preocupaciones por la salud / Português: Preocupações com a saúde / Français: Préoccupations sanitaires / Italiano: Preoccupazioni per la salute

In the context of food, Health Concerns refer to potential risks or adverse effects associated with the consumption, production, or handling of food products. These concerns encompass a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from immediate health hazards like foodborne illnesses to long-term effects such as chronic diseases or nutritional imbalances. The evaluation of health concerns in food is a multidisciplinary field, integrating toxicology, microbiology, nutrition science, and regulatory frameworks to ensure food safety and public health.

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Heavy Cake refers to the Cayman Islands' dense sweet dessert made with "breadkind". Breadkind which are starchy vegetables such as cassava, papaya, and yams. Heavy Cake is one of the most popular and traditiona desserts from the Cayman Islands. It is a dense, sweet, brown sugary confection, called Pone or pudding in other Caribbean countries. Heavy cakes are made from grated raw cassava, papaya, cornmeal, yam and other starchy products. The three (3) islands Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac lie in the Caribbean Sea about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of Jamaica. The capital, George Town, was named after King George III of England.

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Hechsher refers to the special marking found on the packages of products that have been certified as Kosher. OU is an example of a Hechsher - Circle U stands for Orthodox Union and Pareve means the product does not contain milk or meat. For a comprehensive list of Kosher/Hechsher symbols visit the link below. Kosher foods are certified Kosher when any of the symbols are found in the package and foods are identified Kosher with these symbols. http://www.jewishcooking.org/kosher-symbols.html

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Heering or Heering Cherry Liqueur refers to the traditional Danish cherry liqueur that is similar to original German brandy, known as Kirsch. Heering Cherry Liqueur has a characteristic deep fruity aroma and a strong flavor of cherries. It is usually made from the sour morello cherry which gives the liqueur a specific bitter aftertaste. Usually served in a small glass as an apéritif, it can also be mixed with coffee and other alcoholic drinks. It is often used to make traditional Danish desserts such as Risalamande - a rice pudding with cherries. It can also be found in various chocolate products. Heering is also known as Kirsebælikør/Kirsebaelikor.

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Heering Cherry Liqueur or Heering refers to the traditional Danish cherry liqueur that is similar to original German brandy, known as Kirsch. Heering Cherry Liqueur has a characteristic deep fruity aroma and a strong flavor of cherries. It is usually made from the sour morello cherry which gives the liqueur a specific bitter aftertaste. Usually served in a small glass as an apéritif, it can also be mixed with coffee and other alcoholic drinks. It is often used to make traditional Danish desserts such as Risalamande - a rice pudding with cherries. It can also be found in various chocolate products. Heering Cherry Liqueur is also known as Kirsebælikør/Kirsebaelikor.