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Par boil
To cook partially in boiling salted water or other liquid.
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Paprika
A mild spice made from the fruit of sweet peppers. Derived from the fruit of capsicum or chili pepper, the vibrant red powder known as paprika originally emerged from the culinary traditions of Hungary. However, its production has since expanded to numerous countries, including the United States. The potency of paprika can vary significantly, ranging…
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Panfry
To cook, uncovered, with a small quantity of fat.
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Paneling
Distortion (side wall collapses) of a container caused by the development of a reduced pressure (too high vacuum) inside the container.
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Panel
A group of people (observers, subjects, judges, panelists) comprising a test population which has been specially selected or designated in some manner, e.g., they may be trained, or have special knowledge of skills, or may merely be available and predesignated. A group of research subjects followed during a longitudinal study. A group of individuals, given…
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Palletizing
The forming of a pallet load.
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Pallet
A low, portable platform of wood, metal, fiberboard, or combination thereof, to facilitate handling, storage and transportation of materials as a unit.
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Paired comparison
A psychometric or psychophysical method in which samples are presented in pairs for comparison, on the basis of some definite criterion, such as preference, intensity, degree of a defined quality.
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Palatable
Agreeable to the taste; savory; hence acceptable or pleasing.
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Packing medium
The liquid or other medium in which the low acid or acidified products are packed.
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