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Deutsch: Laib / Español: Pan / Português: Pão / Français: Pain / Italiano: Pagnotta

Loaf refers to a shaped mass of bread or other baked goods, typically rectangular and larger than individual portions. It is often baked in a pan designed specifically to give it its characteristic shape. In the food context, loaf can refer to both bread loaves and other baked dishes formed into a loaf shape, such as meatloaf.

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Lobak is the Malaysian and Indonesian term for "Radish". Lobak is also known as Oriental winter radish, Daikon, Long white radish or Japanese radish. Lobak can be eaten raw or cooked. Raw radish salad, sliced very thin, with diced tomatoes and a bit of salt is very, very delicious salad. Japan's most common Daikon called Aokubi Daikon has the shape of a giant carrot, approximately 8 to 14 inches long and 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) in diameter, although there are a lot of available varieties. Sakurajima from Kagoshima Prefecture has one of the most unusually shaped varieties of daikon which shaped like an oversized turnip with white outside and bright pink inside.

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Lobiani refers to Georgia's variety of Khachapuri bread which is stuffed or filled with beans or bean paste, instead of the usual cheese filling. Georgia is a small country in the Caucasus, surrounded on the north by Russia, on the east by Azerbaijan, on the south by Armenia and Turkey, and on the west by the Black Sea.

Lobio refers to one of Georgia's food which is a cross between bean soup and refried beans; it almost resembles Mexican bean dishes. Lobio must be eaten with corn bread called Mchadi for full effect and hearty meal. Georgia is a small country in the Caucasus, surrounded on the north by Russia, on the east by Azerbaijan, on the south by Armenia and Turkey, and on the west by the Black Sea.

Lobscouse refers to an English 18th century sailors' stew made of meat and vegetables which is now considered as specialty of Liverpudlians. Liverpudlians are the inhabitants or native of Liverpool In Lancashire, England, potatoes were being grown by smallholders soon after the middle of the 17th century and before long Lobscouse was invented and became the traditional dish of the region. There are many variations of this dish but by the beginning of the 19th century, Lobscouse was described as being made from potatoes which are peeled or scraped raw, chopped and boiled together with a small quantity of meat cut into very small pieces. The whole of this mixture is then formed into a hash with pepper, salt, onions, and other ingredients.

Deutsch: Hummer / Español: Nephropidae/ Português: Nephropidae/ Français: Nephropidae/ Italiano: Nephropidae
Clawed lobsters comprise a family (Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. They have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate.

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Lobster Mushroom refers to a wild mushroom that has a firm texture and a red and orange color like lobster shells.

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Deutsch: Hummerschwanz / Español: Cola de langosta / Português: Cauda de Lagosta / Français: Queue de Homard / Italiano: Coda di aragosta

Lobster tail refers to the tail portion of a lobster, which is a highly prized and popular seafood delicacy known for its sweet, tender, and succulent meat. In the food context, lobster tails are often served as a luxurious dish in fine dining and special occasions, cooked using various methods such as grilling, Broiling, baking, steaming, or poaching. Lobster tails are enjoyed for their rich flavour and elegant presentation, making them a favourite in seafood cuisine.

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Deutsch: Langustenschwanz / Español: Cola de langosta / Português: Cauda de lagosta / Français: Queue de langouste / Italiano: Coda di aragosta

The term Lobsterette refers to a specific culinary preparation derived from the tail meat of certain crustaceans, primarily spiny lobsters (Palinuridae family) or, less commonly, slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae family). Unlike true lobsters (Homarus genus), which are characterized by their large claws, lobsterettes are prized for their tender, sweet tail meat, which is often marketed as a more affordable or accessible alternative to traditional lobster. The term is predominantly used in commercial and gastronomic contexts to distinguish this product from other seafood offerings.

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Loche refers to pumpkin squash used extensively in Lambayeque, north Peru.

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