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Mandorle tritate is the Italian term which means minced, chopped or ground almonds. It also refers to almond paste

Mirto rosso refers to Sardinian liqueur considered to be a digestive. It is made from mirto berries alcohol, honey or sugar

Mirto bianco is a delicate liqueur from Sardinia made from flower buds and alcohol. It has a delicate taste and light green

Melanzana is the Italian word for eggplant or aubergine

Melato (Melata) is the Italian term which means honeyed, sweetened with honey, mellifluous, sweet

Merenda is the Italian term which is more or less synonymous with spuntino, may refer to a mid-afternoon or mid-morning snack-or light lunch.

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