Glossary V

The food glossary +++ Popular Articles: 'Vegetable', 'Vinegar', 'Varutharacha'

Deutsch: Vielseitigkeit / Español: Versatilidad / Português: Versatilidade / Français: Polyvalence / Italiano: Versatilità

Versatility in the food context refers to the adaptability and wide range of uses that a particular ingredient, dish, or cooking method offers. A versatile food can be prepared in many ways, paired with a variety of other ingredients, or used across different cuisines and recipes. It allows for flexibility in cooking, offering both home cooks and chefs creative freedom in the kitchen.

Deutsch: Pflanzenöl / Español: Aceite vegetal / Português: Óleo vegetal / Français: Huile végétale / Italiano: Olio vegetale

Vegetable oil is a cooking oil derived from the seeds, nuts, or fruits of plants. Common sources include soybean, corn, sunflower, canola (rapeseed), and olive. In the food context, vegetable oil is widely used for cooking, baking, frying, and salad dressings due to its neutral flavour and high smoke point, which make it versatile and suitable for a wide range of culinary applications.

Deutsch: Vellarikka / Español: Vellarikka / Português: Vellarikka / Français: Vellarikka / Italiano: Vellarikka

Vellarikka is the Malayalam term for cucumber, specifically referring to a type of yellow cucumber or field cucumber commonly used in Kerala cuisine, South India. Known for its mild flavour and high water content, vellarikka is often used in salads, curries, and side dishes. It is a versatile vegetable that provides a refreshing and cooling element to many traditional Kerala dishes.

Deutsch: Gemüse / Español: Verduras / Português: Vegetais / Français: Légumes / Italian: Verdure

Vegetables are edible plants or parts of plants that are consumed as part of a meal, primarily for their nutritional value. This category of food is broad and includes roots, stems, leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits of plants that are cultivated and harvested for human consumption. Vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet, providing vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

Deutsch: Venezuela / Español: Venezuela / Português: Venezuela / Français: Venezuela / Italiano: Venezuela

Venezuela is a South American country with a rich and diverse culinary tradition. Venezuelan cuisine is known for its variety of flavours, ingredients, and cultural influences, combining indigenous, African, Spanish, and other European elements. The country's food culture is a vibrant reflection of its history and geography.

Deutsch: Vietnam / Español: Vietnam / Português: Vietnã / Français: Vietnam / Italiano: Vietnam

Vietnam is renowned for its rich and diverse culinary traditions, which reflect its history, geography, and cultural influences. The cuisine of Vietnam is known for its fresh ingredients, balanced flavours, and the artful use of herbs and spices.