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Lobster Mushroom refers to a wild mushroom that has a firm texture and a red and orange color like lobster shells.

Deutsch: Hummerschwanz / Español: Cola de langosta / Português: Cauda de Lagosta / Français: Queue de Homard / Italiano: Coda di aragosta

Lobster tail refers to the tail portion of a lobster, which is a highly prized and popular seafood delicacy known for its sweet, tender, and succulent meat. In the food context, lobster tails are often served as a luxurious dish in fine dining and special occasions, cooked using various methods such as grilling, Broiling, baking, steaming, or poaching. Lobster tails are enjoyed for their rich flavour and elegant presentation, making them a favourite in seafood cuisine.

Deutsch: Langustenschwanz / Español: Cola de langosta / Português: Cauda de lagosta / Français: Queue de langouste / Italiano: Coda di aragosta

The term Lobsterette refers to a specific culinary preparation derived from the tail meat of certain crustaceans, primarily spiny lobsters (Palinuridae family) or, less commonly, slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae family). Unlike true lobsters (Homarus genus), which are characterized by their large claws, lobsterettes are prized for their tender, sweet tail meat, which is often marketed as a more affordable or accessible alternative to traditional lobster. The term is predominantly used in commercial and gastronomic contexts to distinguish this product from other seafood offerings.

Loche refers to pumpkin squash used extensively in Lambayeque, north Peru.

Locotos refer to small chilli peppers in Bolivia

Locro de Papa refers to one of Ecuador's famous soup dished made with cheese, potatoes and avocados.