Glossary V

Vipavski pršut (Vipava Prosciutto Ham) refers to a special kind of ham from Slovenia coated with lard and ground black pepper. It is processed until matured for a longer period of time as compared to any other hams produced in the country, which makes its meat softer and juicier. Vipavski pršut is a high quality product from Slovenia that it is registered as Protected Designation of Origin.

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Virsli is teh Hungarian word for "Frankfurters", a kind of sausage. Virsli is a traditional New Year's Eve food along with Lencsefozelék or Lentil Stew. The finest variety of Virsli in Hungary is called Bécsi Virsli.

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Virtuti refers to a Russian kind of pastry or cookie that is rolled as a tube

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Deutsch: Visayan-Küche / Español: Cocina visaya / Português: Culinária visayan / Français: Cuisine visayane / Italiano: Cucina visayana

The Visayan Cuisine is a vibrant culinary tradition originating from the Visayas region in the central Philippines, encompassing islands like Panay, Negros, Cebu, and Leyte. This cuisine reflects a unique blend of indigenous flavors, Spanish colonial influences, and regional adaptations shaped by geography and history. Known for its bold yet balanced tastes, it stands distinct from other Filipino culinary traditions while sharing foundational techniques.

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Vishnya is the Russian word for cherry

Visovacka Begavica refers to one of Croatia's specialties which is made of lamb cooked with sour ewe’s milk.

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Vistos Sultinys refers to popular Lithuanian chicken soup

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Deutsch: Vitamin / Español: Vitamina / Português: Vitamina / Français: Vitamine / Italiano: Vitamina

Vitamin is an organic compound and an essential nutrient that an organism requires in limited amounts. An organic chemical compound (or related set of compounds) is called a vitamin when the organism cannot synthesize the compound in sufficient quantities, and it must be obtained through the diet; thus, the term vitamin is conditional upon the circumstances and the particular organism.

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Vite is the Italian word for vine

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Deutsch: Kalbsfleisch / Español: Ternera / Português: Vitela / Français: Veau / Italiano: Vitello /

Vitello is the Italian word for veal, the meat of young calves (usually male) appreciated for its delicate taste and tender texture. Veal

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