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Soumbala refer to the fermented and ball-shaped Néré seeds which are used to flavor the sauces that accompany every meal of Tô or rice which is the staple food of the Burkina Faso.
Soumbala is also known as Maggi Africain or Africain "Stock-Cubes" made from the Néré seeds which are fermented and rolled into a ball
Swankie is another name for "lemonade" in Cayman Islands. Drinks based on corn, sorrel, and pineapple are also some of the traditional drinks during the holiday seasons.
The three (3) islands Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac lie in the Caribbean Sea about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of Jamaica. The capital, George Town, was named after King George III of England.
Salanga refers to small dried or salted fish and is one of the popular fish product among the Chadians. Salanga is consumed in Chad and is also exported to Cameroon and Nigeria.
Sariwang Gatas is the Filipino term for "fresh milk", which usually comes from "carabao's" (water buffalo) milk, but rarely available in urban areas. In Bulacan, "sariwang gatas from carabaos are still being used to make a popular dessert called Pastillas de Leche. In laguna, they are still being used to make "fresh cheese " which we call "Kesong Puti (literally means "white cheese) because of its pristine white color.
Bulacan and Laguna are provinces found in Luzon Island, Philippines, both are situated near the capital (Manila).