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Acidifier is the French word which means to add lemon juice or vinegar to fruits, vegetables, and fish to prevent oxidation. Acidifier is pronounced "ah-si-di-fee-ay"

Aseed refers to Yemeni porridge which is considered as one of their traditional foods.

Asalia refers to one of Bahrain's traditional sweets of puff pastry covered with honey sauce

Ade refers to a drink, such as lemonade, orangeade or limeade, made by combining citrus juice (for example, juices of orange, lemon, or lime) water, sugar and citrus juice. Ade is pronounced "ayd".

Akoho Sy Voanio refers to a chicken dish from Madagascar which is prepared with rice and fresh coconut. Akoho Sy Voanio is one of the popular dishes among the visitors/tourists coming/visiting to Madagascar.

Ackara refers to a Gambian dish served seven (7) days after the birth of a child, at the naming ceremony. Ackara consists of soaked white beans ground finely, then worked into a stiff paste with water. The mixture is shaped into balls, deep-fried and served with a sauce made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and chili.