Glossary Z

Deutsch: Zucchini / Español: Calabacín / Português: Abobrinha / Français: Courgette / Italiano: Zucchina

Zucchini is a type of summer squash that is harvested while still immature, typically when it is about 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) long. Known for its mild flavour and tender texture, zucchini is a versatile Vegetable used in a wide range of savoury and sweet dishes. It is rich in water content and low in calories, making it a popular choice for healthy and balanced diets.

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Zuccotto refers a molded and richly layered pastry cream filled sponge cake dessert.

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Zuchermais is a German term for sweet corn

Zucker is a German word for sugar.

Zuckerguss is the German word for "Sugar Icing".

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Zulbia refer to Iranian's special crispy fried sweets made from a yogurt batter and soaked in syrup which looks a bit like a multi stranded pretzel. Zulbia is served during the Ramadan, when the people are already allowed to eat after fasting.

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Zulus traditionally portioned their meat according to gender and age:

Adult men are eating the "high status portions" , the head, liver and right-front leg; the boys are given the feet, lower leg portions and lungs; and the tripe and ribs are considered suitable for women.

The Zulu is the largest South African ethnic group

Zumo means fruit juice in Spain.

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Zun is Myanmar word for spoon

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Zuppa is the Italian word for soup, including a range of vegetables, beans, meat and fish-based recipes, which is in theory is thicker than a classical minestra

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