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Shiro Goma is the Japanese for "sesame seed." Shiro Goma is a variety of hulled white sesame seed used in many Asian recipes, like stir-fry. Shiro Goma is pronounced "shee-roh goh-mah".

Sawi is the Malaysian word for "Mustard leaves/greens. Sawi is called Mustasa in the Philippines, which is used in Sinigang dishes (Sinigang sa Miso ) and Burong Mustasa (something like Kimchi).

Serai is the Malaysian and Indonesian word for "Lemon Grass" or "Lemongrass ". In Indonesia, Serai is also called Sereh.

Sea bread refers to a hard biscuit or bread made with only flour and water. It is also called a sea biscuit, sea bread, ship biscuit, pilot bread, or hardtack.

Shelf life refers to the length of time food will last without spoiling. In the U.S., many food items are required to indicate an expiration date. A "Sell-By" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale. The product should be bought before this date. A "Best If Used By (or Before)" date is recommended for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date. A "Use-By" date is the last date recommended for using the product for peak quality. The product manufacturer determines this date.

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Schneebesen is the German word for "whisk", a cooking utensil used to whip cream, egg, etc. manually.