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Jamalac refers to a smooth-skinned, soft-skinned, cone-shaped fruit which tastes like an apple which is a favorite of both local children and the local tortoises. Jamalac is one of the most popular local fruit found in Seychelles. Seychelles consist of an archipelago of about 100 islands in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar.

Japrak refers to Bosnian cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice. Japrak is one of the cabbage-based dishes which is popular in the country.

Jiaozi refer to dumplings which is served in the north of China at the Spring Festival and other special occassions. In China, special occasions and large family gatherings usually entail big and elaborate meals and special foods/dishes like Jiaozi.

Jonkanoo refers to a thick and extremely hot pepper sauce which is made with a blend of red peppers and spices used to flavour savoury dishes.

Jablkovýzávin which is also called štrúdl refers to Czech Republic's "Apple strudel" which is one of the country's popular sweet baked goods.

Jenever refers to a strong Dutch gin which is served in a small glass full to the brim. Moreover, Jenever refers to the local spirit from the Netherlands made with juniper berries and sometimes called Dutch gin. Jenevers is normally taken straight and chilled as a chaser with a glass of beer, but it is sometimes drunk with cola or vermouth. It is also used in "tall" drinks and it comes in many varieties, depending on the spices used

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