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Muña refers to Peru's aromatic herb.
Mung Tofu which is also called Extra-thin Beancurd Skin refers to one of a typical Beijing snack just as popular as Mung bean milk. Mung Tofu is being loved for its secret ingredients and marvelous tastes. With a profound history that can be traced back to hundreds of years ago, it was first loved by the poor who had no better food to eat. But surprisingly, the rich also fell in love with it. Most major restaurants in Beijing now offer Mung Tofu, but the taste is different from the original ones because of the oil used has been changed from caproic oil to vegetable oil.
Muntingia refers to a tree species known as Muntingia calabura, commonly called the Jamaican cherry, Panama berry, Singapore cherry, or strawberry tree. This tree is celebrated not only for its fast-growing nature and ornamental value but also for its edible fruit.
Muqalab refers to a festive dish made of tripe cooked with crushed or ground spices. Muqalab is a popular dish in Muscat, Al Batinah, Dahira and Sharqiya regions of Oman. Muqalab is one of the many special dishes which are cooked in Oman for festive occasions that include the two (2) main religious festivals - the Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. The Sultanate of Oman is one of the countries in Middle East and is located in the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula.