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The food glossary +++ Popular Articles: 'Pimentón', 'Peynir', 'Pork'

Deutsch: Käse / Español: Queso / Português: Queijo / Français: Fromage / Italiano: Formaggio

Peynir is the Turkish word for cheese. In the food context, peynir encompasses a wide variety of cheeses that are integral to Turkish cuisine. These cheeses range from fresh and soft to aged and hard, each with unique flavors and textures that contribute to the rich culinary heritage of Turkey.

Deutsch: Palengke / Español: Palengke / Português: Palengke / Français: Palengke / Italiano: Palengke

Palengke is the Filipino term for a public market where a variety of fresh produce, meats, seafood, and other food items are sold. It is a vital part of the community, serving as a hub for local commerce and social interaction.

Deutsch: Haferbrei / Español: Avena / Português: Mingau / Français: Bouillie / Italiano: Porridge

Porridge is a breakfast dish typically made by boiling ground, crushed, or chopped starchy plants—usually grains—in water or milk. It is known for its creamy consistency and is often sweetened or flavored with various ingredients such as fruits, nuts, and spices.

Deutsch: Einlegen / Español: Encurtido / Português: Conservação em Vinagre / Français: Marinage / Italiano: Sottaceto

Pickling in the food context is a method of preserving food by anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. The process enhances the shelf life of the food and imparts a distinct, tangy flavor, often making the food more palatable and digestible. Pickling is a traditional preservation technique used worldwide, known for its versatility in preserving a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and even meats and fish.

Deutsch: Fasan / Español: Faisán / Português: Faisão / Français: Faisan / Italiano: Fagiano

Pheasant in the context of food refers to the meat of the bird from the Phasianidae family, commonly consumed as a game bird. Pheasant is prized for its rich, distinctive flavor and lean meat, making it a popular choice for gourmet dishes and traditional game cuisine. The bird's meat is often considered a delicacy and is frequently featured in fine dining and festive meals.

Deutsch: Pfirsich / Español: Durazno / Português: Pêssego / Français: Pêche / Italiano: Pesca

Peach is a fruit known for its soft, fuzzy skin, sweet aromatic flesh, and a wooden pit in the center. It belongs to the genus Prunus, which also includes cherries, apricots, almonds, and plums.

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