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Glossary - Food - Fruit

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Using Aleppo Pepper
Aleppo Pepper is named after where it comes from Aleppo, Syria, which is one of the oldest cities in history. This pepper is somewhat fruity and cumin like in flavor with moderate spice level.
Posted on: 03/31/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Apples
As the old saying says "an apple a day keeps the doctor away!" Apples are helpful in controlling blood sugar levels due to the pectin content, and may help with cancer prevention.
Posted on: 03/26/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Akee (Ackee)
A tropical fruit, shaped like a pear, that is served throughout the Caribbean. The fruit has a bright red flesh that surrounds white creamy inner meat containing 3 large black seeds. Akee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is traditionally served with salt fish in countries like Jamaica. It was introduced to Jamaica in the 18th century from Africa. This fruit is also known as achee and ackee.
Posted on: 03/24/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Avocados
Avocados has the highest fiber content among all the fruits. Consisting of almost 20 different nutrients including, vitamin B, Vitamin K and Vitamin E also having a higher potassium content than bananas...
Posted on: 03/14/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Apricots
Apricots are a small light orange colored fruit, with a velvety skin. High in beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. These fruits are in the same family as peaches. Apricots are not very juicy in nature yet they are sweet with a hint of tartness.
Posted on: 03/10/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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What is an Aleppo Olive?
A variety of olive, both black and green, produced in the Middle East, most notably in Syria. The black olive is dry-cured and has a somewhat bitter taste. The green olive is brine cured and has a slightly salty flavor.
Posted on: 01/23/2006 | 0 Feedback(s)
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What is a Aji Serranito Chile?
A variety of chile native to Peru, that grows downward to a length of 2 to 3 inches. When mature, this chile is red in color. It is a cross between an aji amarillo and a serrano chile, providing a mildly hot tasting chile.
Posted on: 01/23/2006 | 0 Feedback(s)
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What is a Aji Panca Chile?
One of the most common chile peppers in Peru, this large chile grows from 3 to 5 inches in length, with a somewhat thick flesh. When mature, this chile is dark red and mild in intensity...
Posted on: 01/23/2006 | 1 Feedback(s)
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What is a Aji Limon Chile?
A Peruvian chile that is 1 to 2 inches in length and grows upright or horizontally, instead of downward or as a hanging fruit. When mature, this chile becomes bright yellow with a hot flavor...
Posted on: 01/23/2006 | 0 Feedback(s)
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What is an Aji Amarillo Chile?
A yellow chile pepper hot in flavor with a distinctive citrus aroma that is native to the Andes region of Chile.
Posted on: 01/16/2006 | 0 Feedback(s)
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