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Lajta refers to a Hungarian, semi-soft cheese of rectangular shape made from cow's milk.

: Patola
Luffa (Luffa cylindrica) is a1-2 ft long, cylindrical, smooth skinned gourd. The interior contains white flesh as well as a fibrous structure that is dried and used

Linguicia de lombo refers to a Brazilian fresh pork sausage using the meat from pork loins as a basis for the sausage.

Linguicia pura de puerco refers to a Brazilian fresh pork sausage amde with pork ham meat and flavored with seasoned rum

Lahm m'ajun also known as "Arab pizza," refers to a pita bread topped with a thin layer of finely ground meat, onions, tomatoes and seasonings.

Luganeca refers to an Italian-style sausage, typical of Piacenza, that is very mild and flavored with rosemary, garlic, nutmeg, wine and cheese.