Category: M
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Muffuletta
A monumental sandwich creation which boasts an unusual combination of ingredients including olive salad layered between halves of chewy Italian bread loaves.
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Muffin
A small soft biscuit baked in a cup shaped container. The word muffin—which in Great Britain refers to a flat, light roll raised with yeast and in North America to a globular quick-bread raised with baking powder—derives ultimately from the Medieval Latin mujfula, meaning fur-lined glove; this word may have developed in turn from mufro,…
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Mouthfeel
A description of a food based on its viscosity and or consistency.
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Mousse
A frozen whipped cream to which sugar, flavor and ice cream mix have been added or a molded chilled dessert made with sweetened and flavored whipped cream or egg whites and gelatin. A classic styling product that holds, controls, and lifts. A sweet course composed of flavored cream that is whipped and then frozen, often…
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Mornay sauce
A white sauce flavored with cheese and thickened with egg yolks. Prepare to indulge in the essence of French gastronomy—a timeless creation known as Mornay sauce. This exquisite concoction finds its foundation in the beloved Béchamel, a velvety white sauce renowned for its versatility. However, the Mornay sauce elevates this culinary masterpiece by introducing the…
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Molecular weight
Sum of the atomic weights of all the atoms in a molecule. The sum of the atomic weights of the constituent atoms in a molecule. The weight of a molecule of a chemical compound as compared with the weight of an atom of hydrogen is equal to the sum of the weight of the constituent…
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Molds
Multi-celled, microscopic organisms which usually reproduce from spores. Often called fungi. A parasitic fungus that exists in multicellular colonies; the deposit or growth produced by molds. Molds and their spores are the cause of allergies for many people. Molds thrive in damp locations. A matrix used to fabricate or duplicate a prosthetic device. A plant,…
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Moisture
Usually referred to as the water content of the food. Water or other liguid.
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Mix
To combine all ingredients evenly. To put things together. To put things, substances, or people together in solution, a collection, or an assembly, respectively. This culinary technique involves the process of combining similar ingredients, such as flour, salt, and sugar, by gently stirring them together until they are fully incorporated. This process is often used…
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Mist
A drink using crushed ice, and a beverage garnished with a twist of lemon peel.