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Deutsch: Übermaß / Español: Exceso / Português: Excesso / Français: Excès / Italiano: Eccesso

Overindulgence in the food context refers to the excessive consumption of food and drink beyond what the body needs for energy and nutrition. This behaviour often leads to discomfort and potential health problems over time, especially when it becomes a regular habit.

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Deutsch: Übernacht / Español: De un día para otro / Português: Durante a noite / Français: Du jour au lendemain / Italiano: Durante la notte

Overnight in the food context refers to a method of preparation that involves allowing food to rest, marinate, soak, or ferment for an extended period, typically 8 to 12 hours, usually overnight. This process can enhance the flavor, texture, and overall quality of the dish.

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Ovino is the Italian word for ovine or sheep

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Ovo-Vegetarians are people who consume Legumes, nuts, grains, seeds, vegetables, fruits, and eggs, but avoids milk

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Ovoprodotti is the Italian word for egg products, as in Maionese (mayonnaise)

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Ovos Moles refers to a sweet sauce made of egg yolks and sugar. Ovos Moles are "soft eggs sauce" sold in colorful barrels, one of Portugal's delicacy which have originated in Aveiro. Ovos Moles are sold in Aveiro in two (2) different presentations: (1) in small wooden barrels filled with Ovos Moles called Barricas which have hand painted scenes; and (2) in Barricas which is available in different shapes and are made of host which is filled with Ovos Moles. Aveiro is specially known for its sweet and Ovos Moles (literally means soft eggs) which are sweetened egg yolk in candied casings shaped like fish or barrels. Sugar and egg yolks alone are used to create Ovos Moles which can be served by itself as a dessert, over fruit, or as an icing for a sponge cake or torte. Aveiro is a Portuguese city located in central littoral zone. Ovos Moles is also called Ovos Moles de Aveiro.

Ovoshchi (?????) refer to "vegetables " in Russian

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Own-thee is the Burmese word for "Coconut

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Deutsch: Oxalatgehalt / Español: Contenido de oxalatos / Português: Teor de oxalatos / Français: Teneur en oxalates / Italiano: Contenuto di ossalati

The oxalate content in food refers to the concentration of oxalic acid and its salts, collectively known as oxalates, present in various plant-based and, to a lesser extent, animal-derived foods. These compounds play a significant role in human nutrition and health, particularly due to their potential to form insoluble crystals in the body, which can lead to health complications such as kidney stones. Understanding oxalate content is essential for dietary planning, especially for individuals with specific medical conditions or nutritional requirements.

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Oxbringa is the Swedish term which means brisket of beef or beef brisket