Glossary P
Deutsch: Muntermacher / Español: Estimulante / Português: Revigorante / Français: Remontant / Italian: Tira su
Pick-me-up in the food context refers to any food or drink that provides a quick boost of energy or revitalization, often consumed when someone feels Tired or needs a temporary increase in alertness or energy. These items typically contain ingredients like caffeine, sugar, or other stimulants that help to invigorate the body and mind.
Deutsch: Einlegen
Pickling is the process of preserving food by anaerobic fermentation in brine to produce lactic acid, or marinating and storing it in an acid solution, usually vinegar (acetic acid). The resulting pickled food is called a pickle. This procedure gives the food a salty or sour taste.
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.
We have started adding pictures of food into the Glossary. We have amassed and made so many pictures of food through our travels to different countries and we are now working hard to add as many as we can.