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Marlaka-thee is the Burmese word for "Guava"

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Marmaquilla refers to an Andean herb; herb grown in the Andes used in Pachamacas.

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Marmita refers to a pot where Marmitako, a Basque stew made of tuna, potatoes, peppers and onions is cooked

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Marrons Glacés refers to glazed sweet chestnuts which is made from the largest sweet chestnuts from the département of Ardèche in France, which have sugar added and are then candied.

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Deutsch: Maruya / Español: Maruya / Português: Maruya / Français: Maruya / Italiano: Maruya

Maruya is a traditional Filipino snack made from bananas, typically Saba bananas, which are battered and fried to create a sweet and crispy treat. Often enjoyed as a merienda (snack) or dessert, maruya is popular for its simplicity and delightful combination of flavors and textures.

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Marzipan Kranzkuchen also called Marzipan Kranz refers to a German cake/bread shaped like a wreath or garland (which is translated as Kranz in German) with Marzipan and raisins filings with glazed sugar and also lots of Marzipan and chopped almonds as toppings.

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Masa refers to ground corn meal which is the basic ingredient in making Tamales and other dishes in Belize.

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Masaco refers to one of the classic staplebreakfast food of Bolivia which is made from mashed plantains or yucca mixed with shredded Charque then fried.

Charque refers to dried meat, particularly llama meat and Yucca refers to a starchy, fibrous root simiwhich is similar to yam.

Masago is the Japanese for "Smelt Roe", an ingredient used to make sushi roe

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Deutsch: Gewürzmischung / Español: Mezcla de especias / Português: Mistura de especiarias / Français: Mélange d'épices / Italiano: Miscela di spezie

The term Masala refers to a fundamental concept in South Asian cuisine, encompassing both individual spices and complex blends that define regional flavors. Originating from the Hindi word *masālā* (मसाला), it represents a cornerstone of culinary traditions across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond, where spices are meticulously combined to achieve balanced, aromatic profiles.

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