Glossary C

- Callos (Kalyos) :

Callos refers to a dish from the Philippines made from tripe, chickpeas, carrots, paprika and spices. It is one of the dishes pass on to us by the Spaniards who colonized the Philippines for more than 400 years.

Calmar is French for a small squid, similar to Encornet (squid); with interior transparent cartilage instead of a bone. Calmar is also called Chipiron in the southwest of France.

Calmar en Matelote is a French dish made of small squid including the sliced tentacles which is sauteed with onions, garlic, tomatoes and mushrooms, herbs and spices for flavoring and then simmered with white wine. Matelote is the French culinary term for a stew made usually of fish in a seasoned wine sauce, but in Calmar en Matelote, squid is used instead of fish.

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Calmaret refers to Squid or cuttlefish in French. Calmaret is also known as Encornet, Calmar, or Chipiron in Basque region of France. It is also known as Calamar, Claougeou, Taouten, or Tautenne.

Calmar Frits is the French term for "fried squids". Calmar frits can be served with sliced of lemons, mayonnaise, ketchup as an appetizer or snack.

Deutsch: Kaloriengehalt / Español: Contenido Calórico / Português: Conteúdo Calórico / Français: Contenu Calorique / Italiano: Contenuto Calorico

Caloric content refers to the amount of energy provided by food and beverages when consumed, typically measured in kilocalories (kcal) or simply calories. This energy is derived from the macronutrients in food—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—and is essential for sustaining bodily functions, supporting physical activity, and maintaining overall health.

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Deutsch: Kalorienüberschuss / Español: Superávit calórico / Português: Superávit calórico / Français: Excédent calorique / Italiano: Surplus calorico

A caloric surplus occurs when an individual's energy intake from food and beverages exceeds their total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). This concept is fundamental in nutrition science, particularly in contexts such as muscle growth, weight management, and metabolic health. While often associated with bodybuilding or athletic performance, a caloric surplus can also result from dietary imbalances or sedentary lifestyles, leading to unintended weight gain.

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Calpis refers to a Japanese sweet fermented milk beverage. In Japan, it is most commmonly sold as a concentrate which is then mixed with cold water or plain at a 1:5 or so ratio. Calpis is used straight as a syrup over Kakigouri (shaved ice) and as a mixer in some cocktails. It takes an acquired taste to enjoy Calpis. Japanese people love fermented-milk flavor, hence they enjoy Calpis as much as they enjoy Yakult A fermented-milk beverage called Rivella is sold in Switzerland which is said to taste a bit like Calpis and Calpico soda which is sold in some parts of Asia.

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Calvados is dry, apple brandy made in Normandy, northern France. It's produced from distilled cider and matured in oak barrels. It is made from cider that has been aged for up to two years and distilled. It bears the fruit 's distinctive aroma and taste.

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- Camachile (Cookies) : Camachile refers to an old time favorite filipino cookies which is shaped like a Camachile fruit. Camachile (Pithecellobium dulce) is a common thorny tropical American tree that originated from Mexico and other Central and South American countries where it is known as Guamachil.

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