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Deutsch: Pritong Daing na Bangus / Español: Pritong Daing na Bangus / Português: Pritong Daing na Bangus / Français: Pritong Daing na Bangus / Italiano: Pritong Daing na Bangus

Pritong Daing na Bangus is a popular Filipino dish consisting of marinated and fried milkfish (Bangus). "Daing" refers to the process of marinating the fish in a mixture of vinegar, salt, and garlic, sometimes with the addition of pepper and other spices, then sun-drying or simply marinating it for several hours. "Pritong" means fried, indicating the final step of cooking the fish. This dish is celebrated for its savory and slightly tangy flavor profile, combining the rich, tender texture of Bangus with a crisp, golden exterior.

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Deutsch: Pritong Kamote / Español: Pritong Kamote / Português: Pritong Kamote / Français: Pritong Kamote / Italiano: Pritong Kamote

Pritong Kamote refers to fried sweet potatoes in Filipino cuisine, a popular snack or side dish that highlights the sweet potato's natural sweetness enhanced by frying. Sweet potatoes, known as "kamote" in the Philippines, are sliced into thin pieces or strips and then deep-fried until they become crispy and golden brown. Often served as a street food, it is commonly enjoyed in the afternoon as a snack, sometimes sprinkled with sugar or salt to enhance its flavor.

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Prituhin is a Filipino term which means to fry.

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Processed Cheese refers to soft smooth mild-flavoured cheeses that are often flavoured with other ingredients.

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Deutsch: Verarbeitung / Español: Procesamiento / Português: Processamento / Français: Transformation / Italiano: Trasformazione

Processing in food refers to the transformation of raw ingredients into food products through various physical, chemical, or biological methods. The aim is to make foods safer, more convenient, or longer-lasting. Processing can range from simple techniques like washing and cutting to complex procedures such as canning, fermenting, or chemically altering ingredients.

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Proino is the Greek word for "Breakfast. Traditional breakfast in Greece (Proino) is not a big event, just like in many countries worldwide. Most start off with bread and preserves, a pastry savoury or sweet and fresh fruit often with yoghurt and honey.

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Proja is a Serbian corn bread

Proof is a baking and cooking term, that is to "proof" yeast is to place it in a warm liquid and set it aside for a short period of time until it becomes foamy. The foam indicates that the yeast is active and capable of making bread or other baked items rise. Proof is also a term used to specify how much alcohol is in liquor. One-hundred-proof liquor contains 50 percent alcohol.

Prosciutto d'Aquila refers to a dense and dark ham made in Aquila, a province and capital of Abruzzo located in central eastern Italy.

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Deutsch: Protein / Español: Proteína / Português: Proteína / Français: Protéine / Italiano: Proteina

Protein is a macronutrient essential for building, maintaining, and repairing tissues in the body. It plays a critical role in muscle development, enzyme function, and immune system support. In the context of food, proteins are found in a wide range of plant-based and animal-based sources, making them a fundamental part of a balanced diet.

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