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Imeruli Shaphrani means Marigold in Georgia (tagetes patula, Calendula officialis) In Georgia, marigold is used very often and it is referred to as "Imeretian Saffron" taken from Georgian province Imereti where the dried petals of the plant are most appreciated.

Ishpingo refers to the dried flower of an Ecuadorian tree called Ocotea quixos and is similar in taste to Cinnamon. Just like the Cinnamon, Ishpingo is used to flavor some drinks and desserts.

Icelandic Lobster (Nephrops Norvegicus) is very small, much smaller than the Main lobster and more like a huge shrimp. Icelandic lobster is one of the Iceland's best-loved dishes. It is actually a variety of langoustine. Contrary to the other Lobsters, the main meat of the Icelandic Lobster is in the tail.

Ice Cream Freezer refers to a device used to manufacture ice cream without the aid of mechanical refrigeration. It is based on the principle that if ice is made to melt at a forced rate through the use of chemicals (salt), it will draw enough heat from its surroundings to cause freezing temperatures

Iago is named for one of the characters in Shakespeare's play entitled "Othello", this British dessert pastry has layers of sponge cake with coffee buttercream and topped with coffee fondant ; a small British pastry or petit four.

Imam Bayildi refers to a Turkish dish made of eggplant sauteed in olive oil, with tomatoes, garlic, parsley and onions. Imam Bayildi (literally translated as the "Imam who fainted") is an eggplant based dish, mixed with olive oil, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. Imam Bayildi is one of the best vegetarian alternatives in Mediterranean cuisine.

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