Glossary C

Deutsch: Verbraucher / Español: Consumidor / Português: Consumidor / Français: Consommateur / Italiano: Consumatore

Consumer in the food context refers to an individual who purchases, prepares, and consumes food products. Consumers play a crucial role in the food supply chain, influencing market trends, production practices, and food safety regulations. Their preferences and purchasing decisions drive food industry developments, including organic, sustainable, and processed food trends.

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Deutsch: Verbrauch / Español: Consumo / Português: Consumo / Français: Consommation / Italiano: Consumo

Consumption in the food context refers to the act of eating or drinking food and beverages. It encompasses the processes of selecting, preparing, and ingesting food items to meet dietary and nutritional needs. Consumption also reflects the cultural, economic, and environmental practices related to food utilisation.

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Deutsch: Contadina / Español: Contadina / Português: Contadina / Français: Contadina / Italiano: Contadina

Contadina is an Italian term meaning "peasant" or "country style," used in the food context to describe rustic, simple dishes that are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients typical of rural, traditional Italian cooking. The term evokes the essence of hearty, wholesome dishes that are both flavourful and comforting, often based on local produce, grains, and basic pantry items.

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Continental Breakfast refers to a quick breakfast which consists most or all of the following: toast or other bread with butter, jam, jelly, honey, cheese, meat , fresh fruit and coffee, juice, hot milk, chocolate or tea. Continental Breakfast is served commonly in the continental Europe, North America, and elsewhere, as opposed to the English breakfast served commonly in the UK.

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Contorni a scelta is the Italian term which literally mean "side dishes of one's own choice", usually vegetable that is serve as a side dish.

Contorni a scelta is pronounced "kohn

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Contorno is the Italian word which simply refers to a "side dish"; a vegetable side dish often served with or alongside the Secondo or main course. . Secondo is the Italian word for the "Main course" of a traditional Italian meal. Contorno which is translated as "contours" refers to the fact that the vegetable course helps shape and define the meal.

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Deutsch: Kontrast / Español: Contraste / Português: Contraste / Français: Contraste / Italiano: Contrasto

Contrast in the food context refers to the difference in flavours, textures, temperatures, or colours within a dish, enhancing its overall sensory appeal. It creates balance and excitement in culinary experiences by combining elements that stand out against each other.

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Convenience food refers to any packaged dish or food that can be prepared quickly and easily as by thawing or heating, especially using a microwave

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- Converted rice (Parboiled Rice) : Converted rice refers to rice that was soaked and steamed before being hulled Converted rice is also called Parboiled rice.

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Coo coo refers to a steamed cornmeal, taro and okra which is found in Barbados.

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