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Pathogenic
Disease-producing microorganisms. Capable of causing disease. Pertaining to the conditions that lead to pathology. Capable of causing disease. The term is applied to a parasitic microorganism (especially a bacterium) in relation to its host. This term means disease-producing, and is applied, for example, to bacteria capable of causing disease. Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease…
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Pate
A meat or fish pie or patty; a spread of freshly mashed, seasoned meat or fish. The given description refers to a dish called “paste”. It is a type of pie or patty that is filled with a mixture of meat or fish paste, or sometimes with a fruit or vegetable mixture. The filling itself…
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Pastry
A baked product made of flour, shortening and water and sometimes eggs and/or milk may be used. A mixture consisting of flour, water, and fat, primarily employed in the creation of pies and tarts. Pastry, an enticing creation, comes to life through the harmonious combination of flour, water, and shortening, transformed into a delectable baked…
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Pasteurization
Mild heat treatment used to kill the vegetable forms of specific bacteria in liquid or semiliquid food products. Heating a medium to a temperature over a period of time to destroy pathogens. There are two methods: (a) the holding method consists of heating the medium to 143°F (62°C) and holding at this temperature for 30…
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Pasta
A product made from just the endosperm of the wheat, as most of it is, or from the whole wheat with all the fiber. Other grains may be used. May be colored by using tomato paste or spinach, that is, red or green pasta. Pasta all’uovo is made with eggs. Pasta is generally divided into…
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Pasilla or negro dried chiles
Dried chiles that are moderately hot with off-black skin, with a smoky scent and a taste like unsweetened fruit leather.
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Parmigiana
Food covered with parmesan cheese.
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Pareto chart
One of the seven Tools of Quality to evaluate problems relative to their importance. Ranking of all potential problems or data or sources of variation wherein the points are prioritized and the trivia! many causes are separated from the vital few.
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Pare
To peel or trim off outside covering as with peeling of many fruits and vegetables.
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Parameter
A numerical characteristic of a population, estimated by a statistic, such as, average, range, or standard deviation. In epidemiology, the true value of a population of health attributes. A measurement of something such as blood pressure which may be an important consideration in treating the condition which the person has. Any defining or characteristic factor,…
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