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Kriek refers to a lambic beer that is flavored with cherries; the beer which has a characteristic fruit flavor, but without sweetness.
Moreover, Kriek is a famous type of Belgian beer fermented with sour Morello cherries. The fruit used in the production process has traditionally been the rare Schaarbeekse Krieken grown in the Brussels area. However, in recent years it has become rather difficult to obtain in sufficient quantities, so some brewers have substituted it with other types of sour cherry, often imported from abroad. Kriek is made from lambic beer, to which sour cherries with pits are added, facilitating the further refermentation of the remaining sugar.
Deutsch: Krill / Español: Kril / Português: Krill / Français: Krill / Italiano: Krill
Krill in the food context refers to tiny, shrimp-like Crustaceans that are found in the ocean and play an important role in marine ecosystems. In human consumption, krill is valued for its high nutritional content, particularly its rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and protein. It is also harvested as a food source for aquaculture and as a supplement ingredient.
Kringel refers to a traditional Estonian sweet, a German-style bread, knotted and sprinkled with nuts and raisins that is a standard and typical food at Estonian birthday celebrations.
Estonian cuisine is strongly influenced by Germany and Russia due to their past lengthy occupations of Estonia, hence Kringel is described as German-style..
Krispy Kreme had been a popular doughnut chain in the South since 1937, but remained unknown to the rest of United States until about 1996. That was when the first Krispy Kreme popped up in New York City, on West 23rd Street.
Personal Note: I first heard of Krispy Kreme so late already when I was already in Germany in 2007. I watched a Filipino show and the rich moderator said she got a box of Krispy Kreme from America via fast cargo mail and described the doughnuts soooo good. I finally able to taste this delicious product in 2010 when I spend my first vacation in the Philippines. There is no Krispy Kreme in Germany and I wish one day they will reach here. It is really a good product especially the simplest flavor they have.
Kritharaki refers to Greek's orzo pasta; a small rice-shaped soup pasta. Kritharaki is a Greek term which means "small barley". In Greece, homemade Kritharaki which are made with barley flour are still available, but commercial Kritharaki can also be found inthe markets, however some are already made with wheat.