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Frijoles Refritos is Spanish word which literally means "well-fried beans" and is often translated as "refried beans". It is made of mashed red beans (pinto) and is a popular Mexican specialty which consists of cooked red or pinto beans that are mashed with spices then fried, usually in melted lard.
Frijoles Refritos is often served with nachos, in Chimichangas, Pupusas, Burritos or with Tortilla chips.
It is a a popular Mexican and Tex-Mex staple food and is also popular in many other Latin American countries apart from Mexico.
Refried beans are sold in cans in most supermarkets.
Fructose refers to the sweetest of all the simple sugars (e.g., glucose, fructose, galactose).
Fruits contain between 1 and 7% fructose, although some fruits have much higher amounts.
Fa'i is the Samoan term for "Banana". In Samoa, there are many varieties of bananas existing, but all have the same characteristics and all are edible. The Samoan prefers to cut the
File'e ferru refers to the best known Sardinian distilled drink.
It is made from selected marcs. "File'e ferru" (distilled white spirit) is a typical drink from Oristano and the inland villages.