Category: A

  • Acid drop

    A confectionery product formed by combining sugar, tartaric acid, vinegar, and lemon, subsequently shaped into either bite-sized or droplet form.  

  • Accent

    A proprietary appellation for the food additive monosodium glutamate, so widely employed in culinary formulas that MSG is scarcely recognized by any other title.  

  • Abertam cheese

    A taut and unyielding cheese originating from the heart of Europe, crafted solely from the lacteal secretion of the caprine species.  

  • Abernethy biscuit

    In the annals of confectionery, there exists a petite, rotund biscuit that boasts minimal moisture content and derives its distinctive taste from the infusion of caraway seeds. Historical records attribute the invention of this comestible to either Dr. Abernethy himself, or alternatively to a locale that shares the same name as the esteemed physician. Regardless…

  • Abats

    The cranial, cardiac, hepatic, renal, and various other visceral organs found within the body of any living organism, commonly referred to as abatis or abattis in certain contexts.  

  • Activities calculator

    If you seek to shed some pounds, the first step is to evaluate your weight and the number of calories that you aim to torch. Once you have determined these figures, a nifty calculator can assist you in suggesting physical activities that will help you achieve your goal. The calculator can further indicate the amount…

  • Artificial flavoring

    The term designates a multitude of admissible substances, including butyl alcohol, isobutyric acid, and phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal. The precise components utilized in flavoring are kept as trade secrets by food manufacturers, employed for the purpose of replicating particular fruits, butter, spices, and the like.  

  • Acesulfame potassium (Acesulfame-K)

    X is an artificial sweetener that contains no calories and is remarkably sweeter than sugar, boasting a potency of 200 times greater. It is frequently utilized in tandem with other artificial sweeteners to conceal any bitter aftertaste.  

  • Adequate intake levels

    Standard values that represent the average daily amount of a nutrient that appears sufficient to maintain a specific criterion; often used when DRI and RDA are not available.  

  • Acceptable macronutrient distribution

    This is a guideline that presents a prescribed allocation of the three essential macronutrients, namely carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, based on their energy contribution to the body’s metabolic processes.