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A boiled pudding made with raisins, currants, and other ingredients, traditionally cooked in a cloth bag or “pudding cloth”. The name derives from the fact that the pudding was often shaped like a person and was sometimes called “the poor man’s pudding” as it was a relatively inexpensive dessert.
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Jaffa orange
A type of orange that is seedless and often used as a dessert fruit in Europe.
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Jade growing out of coral
A Chinese dish commonly served as the third course in a traditional dinner, consisting of cabbage shoots paired with crab roe and given the poetic name “Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.”
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Jackfruit
A massive fruit with yellow pulp that can weigh over 40 pounds, resembling the breadfruit. In Asia, the whole fruit is commonly utilized in a range of dishes, either cooked or raw.
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Jack cheese
A variety of cheese similar to Cheddar, often having a pale ivory hue. It was first crafted in Monterey, California and is occasionally referred to as Monterey Jack.
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Ivory sauce
A rich, creamy sauce that is colored ivory by blending in a pale meat glaze. It is typically served alongside poultry and is also referred to as Albufera sauce.
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Italian prune plum
A petite, purple-black plum that is juicy and features a thin, resilient skin. The yellow pulp has a faint aroma and is delicious when consumed either raw or cooked.
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Italian paste
Several food items produced using semolina, such as macaroni, spaghetti, and others, excluding noodles or any other comparable product that incorporates eggs.
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Italian onion
A sizable and gentle onion variety, featuring a skin that is purple or reddish-purple in color. It is commonly employed in salads due to the attractive and decorative appearance of its purple rings.
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Italian ham
A type of ham that is cured through salting and drying, and can be consumed without additional cooking. Its production is strictly regulated. Delicate slices of this ham are frequently served as an antipasto. In Italy, it is known as Prosciutto.
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