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Jarlsberg Cheese refers to a Norwegian cow's milk cheese that is firm in texture and nutty in flavor. Jarlsberg Cheese is very similar to Swiss cheese.

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Juanes refers to Peruvian food similar to Tamales which has given the name in honor of the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Amazon, Peru.

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Jemput Jumput refer to Indonesia banana fritters made from ripe bananas, flour, white sugar, baking powder and oil for frying. It is made by mixing the mashed bananas into the batter made from baking powder, flour and salt and then deep-fry. Jemput Jumput is served as snacks.

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Joue is the French word for "cheek", a culinary term referring to the cheek of animals used as food, such as the cheek of pork (Joue de porc), cheek of beef (Joue de boeuf), Jeous de veau (cheeks of veal or calf), Joue de Broutard (cheek of young goat). After cleaning, removing the unnecessary parts of the cheeks, it can be stewed, braised or made into a civet. The cheeks of cod or monkfish are also used in Basque dish called Kokotxas.

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Jerked Beef is made by cutting it into thin slices, dipping them into salt or sea water, and drying them in the sun. This is done in the West Indies.

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Jal Jira is another name for Jal Jeera or Cumin Water from India. Jal Jira is described as Indian spiced and salty lemonade, as it is made from cumin, mint, lemon juice, ice water and black salt. Jal Jira, though is one of the lesser known Indian drinks, but probably the most healthy drink. It has an unique flavor and is a good refreshement drink during the hot summer months. One of the essential ingredient of Jal Jira besides cumin is the Black salt called Kala Namak in India.

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