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Deutsch: Phytosterine / Español: Fitoesteroles / Português: Fitoesteróis / Français: Phytostérols / Italiano: Fitosteroli

Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, are naturally occurring compounds found in the cell membranes of plants. They are structurally similar to cholesterol and are known for their ability to reduce the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the human body. This introduction explores the significance of phytosterols in food science and nutrition.

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Phrik Kap Klua refers to one of Thailand's dips which is made from a mixture of sugar, salt and crushed chilis. In Thailand, one of the common sights are roadside fruit vendors which sells ready-to eat fresh fruits, with raw pickled mangoes, ripe pineapples, fresh guavas, etc. along with these fruits is an ample supply of Phrik Kap Klua where sour fruits, like green raw mango or guava is dip before eating. Dried dips are one kind of Thai dips. Phrik Kap Klua is dried dip for fresh fruit snacks In the Philipines, we also eat sour fruits, like raw green mango, guava, pineapple, tamarid dipped in salt. In Ilocos, we combine salt and Sukang Iloco (vinegar). It might be quite amazing for other people from other cultures, but that is what we learned growing up. In Germany, we have a sour cherry tree which yields many fruits, but they are so sour so I eat them with with salt, just like how I eat Duhat in the Philippines.

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Piasua refers to Samoan dish of baked arrowroot mixed with cocoanut juice.

Piatti veloce is the Italian term for "quick dishes", referring to dishes which is easy and quick to prepare when sometimes time for cooking seems to be limited. These include finger

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Piatto is the Italian word for dish or plate. It also means dishful or plateful

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Pibil refers to the dish of the Maya which is made from pork and other meats, seasoned, wrapped in banana leaf and cooked slowly in an underground oven.

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English: Alligator Cubes / Deutsch: Alligatorstückchen / Español: Trozos de Cocodrilo / Português: Picadinho de Jacaré / Français: Dés de Alligator / Italiano: Cubetti di Alligatore /

Picadinho de Jacaré refers to Brazilian traditional indigenous meal made from alligator meat which is eaen/consumed predominately in the Northern Amazon region

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Picante de Pollo refers to Bolivian dish of chicken in spicy pepper sauce. Picante de Pollo is made of fried potatoes, deep-fried chicken and hot-pepper salad.

Picantes refers to a spicy sauce from the valley regions of Bolivia which is often used in cooking meat and chicken

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Piccalilli refers to a pickle or relish which consists chopped vegetables, usually cauliflower mixed with hot spices, usually mustard and turmeric. The vegetables which are used aside from cauliflower include tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber and any other type of vegetables. The assorment of vegetables are cut into small pieces, blanced and then mixed with mustard, vinegar, salt, sugar and other spices. Turmeric is responsible for the yellow color of Piccalilli. Piccalilli is similar to sweet pickle and is often served with sausages, eggs, toast, cheese and beer. A traditional mixed vegetable pickle, formerly known as Indian pickle. Ingredients: • 1 lb (455g) pickling (tiny) onions • 1 cucumber • 1 cauliflower • 8 oz (225g) green tomatoes • 8 oz (225g) beans • 4 oz (115g) salt • 2 oz (55g) flour, plain • 4 oz (115g) granulated sugar • 2 oz (55g) mustard powder • 1 oz (30g) ground turmeric • 5 cups (1140 ml) malt vinegar Preparation: Cut vegetables into small pieces (leave onions whole) and place in a glass or earthenware bowl. Sprinkle with salt, leave for 24 hours and drain. Mix together the flour, sugar, mustard and turmeric and place in a saucepan. Blend to a paste with a little vinegar and gradually add the rest of the vinegar. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until thick. Add the vegetables and simmer for 3 minutes. Pack into hot jars, seal and store.

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