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The food glossary +++ Popular Articles: 'Meat', 'Milk', 'Mexico'

Deutsch: Fleisch / Español: Carne / Português: Carne / Français: Viande / Italian: Carne

Meat refers to the flesh of animals that is consumed as food by humans. This can include various types of animal muscles, organs, and even other tissues, commonly sourced from mammals, birds, and fish. Meat is a significant source of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals in many diets around the world.

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.

Deutsch: Mascarpone / Español: Mascarpone / Português: Mascarpone / Français: Mascarpone / Italiano: Mascarpone

Mascarpone is a rich, creamy Italian cheese made from cream and citric or acetic acid. It is a key ingredient in many desserts and savory dishes, valued for its smooth texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor.

Deutsch: Malagkit / Español: Malagkit / Português: Malagkit / Français: Malagkit / Italiano: Malagkit

Malagkit refers to glutinous or sticky rice in the context of Filipino cuisine. It is a type of rice that becomes sticky when cooked, making it ideal for various traditional Filipino dishes, particularly desserts and snacks.

Deutsch: Marinduque / Español: Marinduque / Português: Marinduque / Français: Marinduque / Italiano: Marinduque

Marinduque is a province in the Philippines known for its unique and traditional cuisine. The food culture of Marinduque is rich with local flavors, indigenous ingredients, and traditional cooking methods passed down through generations.

Deutsch: Muslim / Español: Musulmán / Português: Muçulmano / Français: Musulman / Italiano: Musulmano

Muslim in the food context refers to dietary practices and guidelines that are followed by individuals who adhere to Islam. These guidelines are primarily based on the Quran and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and are intended to ensure that food is consumed in a manner that is ethical, clean, and permissible under Islamic law, known as halal.