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Paputok refers to a kind of baked specialty from the Philippines, particulary from Sariaya, Quezon with a cracked- crisp-surfaced, hence it is called "Paputok", a Filipino word which literally means "firecracker".

Pandesillo refers to a kind of baked specialty from the Philippines, particulary from Sariaya, Quezon which is a kind of soft and sweetish bread similar to a Pandesal but sweeter in taste than the regular Pandesal. .

Pulut-Pukyutan is the Filipino word for "Honey".

Pastéis de Nata refer to Portugal's small cream tarts with cinnamon and powdered sugar. The custard is made from egg yolks and heavy cream, among other ingredients. According to the popular belief, Pastéis de Nata which is considered as Portugal's confectionary treat were first prepared by the nuns inhabiting the Monastery of Jeronimos of Belem in Lisbon sometime in the 18th Century. The sisters' culinary innovation which is now called Pastéis de Nata became an immediate hit with the local population and was soon included in the menus of bakeries and cafes.

Pepino Ingles is the Spanish word referring to a long and thin variety of cucumber.

Pastellaki refers to Cyprus dessert prepared with honey syrup, sesame seeds and peanuts. Honey and honey syrup are among the most largely used products in dessert making in Cyprus.

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