Glossary M

Maidan is the Cantonese word for restaurant bill or cheque which is now a widely used word throughout Taiwan and China

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Maide Ki Papdi refer to Indian crispy fried flat breads called Puris made with refined flour. Maide Ki Papdi are crispy breads which are often used to make various street foods on India, such as Sev Batata Puri, Papdi Chaat

Deutsch: Maillard-Reaktion / Español: Reacción de Maillard / Português: Reação de Maillard / Français: Réaction de Maillard / Italiano: Reazione di Maillard

The Maillard Reaction is a fundamental chemical process that transforms the flavor, color, and aroma of foods during cooking, baking, or roasting. This non-enzymatic browning reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars creates complex compounds responsible for the appealing characteristics of toasted bread, grilled meats, and coffee. Understanding its mechanisms reveals why it is indispensable in culinary science and food technology.

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Deutsch: Instandhaltung / Español: Mantenimiento / Português: Manutenção / Français: Entretien / Italiano: Manutenzione

Maintenance in the food context refers to the routine processes and activities involved in keeping food equipment, kitchen facilities, and food storage systems in proper working order. It ensures that food preparation areas and machinery operate efficiently, remain safe, and meet health and safety standards. Regular maintenance helps prevent contamination, prolongs the life of kitchen tools, and maintains the quality and safety of food production.

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Mais is the French word for corn

Mais con Yelo (corn with ice) refers to a Filipino snack or dessert made of sweet corn which is removed from the cob, usually canned corn mixed with milk, sugar and crushed ice; a milky drink with corn.

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Mais dolce is the Italian term for "sweet corn", can be eaten as vegetable or boiled with a pinch of salt and eaten as snack.

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Maisbrot is the German word for "Cornbread"

Maikolben is the German word for corn on the cob, corn cob or corncob. Corn on the cobs are usually available in the supermarkets when grill season is already open in Germany. Quite expensive. Some are already available parboiled that it only needs some heating and available in vacumn-packed containers and raw which can be used for grilling purposes.

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Maito de Tilapia refers to one of the popular dishes from Ecuador which is tilapia, a freshwater fish wrapped in a banana leaf and cooked over an open fire.