Category: B

  • Bael

    This is a description of a fruit that emanates a fragrant aroma resembling that of oranges, possessing a thorny exterior, and originating from the country of India. It is renowned for its use in the creation of preserves and jam, and is alternatively known as Bengal quince.  

  • Backhuhn

    A juvenile fowl, cleaved into halves or quarters, and cooked using the process of frying.  

  • Baby beef

    A youthful bovine creature, typically with a mass ranging from 400 to 500 pounds.  

  • Babotje

    This dish consists of a savory meatloaf crafted from a combination of bread, milk, almonds, and an assortment of curry powder. Once the meat is prepared, a delicate custard is typically added to the top and allowed to cook to perfection. To provide an extra burst of flavor, a small number of orange or lemon…

  • Babka

    A confectionery item that resembles the form of a voluminous skirt, resembling the traditional Russian koulich, is known as Babka. The term “Babka” in Polish translates to “fold woman,” which may be interpreted as a reference to the shape of the cake. Babka is a delectable Polish yeast bread that is renowned for its sweet…

  • Brown rice syrup

    A naturally occurring saccharide with an approximately fifty percent sweetness ratio to sucrose. This saccharide is derived by utilizing enzymes to degrade the polysaccharides present in cooked rice.  

  • B-oxidation

    A progression of chemical reactions that diminish a lengthy molecule consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms, also known as a long-chain fatty acid, into several fragments containing two carbon units each. These fragments exist in the form of acetyl-CoA, a coenzyme that is crucial for numerous metabolic processes within the body.  

  • Botanical code

    Which is used depends on taxonomic judgement. In such cases the plant pathologist has no obligation, other than taxonomic conviction, to adopt the new name. It is usually good practice to take a conservative attitude to taxonomic name changes and to delay making a change in nomenclatural usage until it has become clear that the…

  • Blue stain

    A deep-seated discoloration of wood resulting from fungus attack; predominantly bluish but sometimes having a grey or brown tint; confined almost exclusively to sapwood.  

  • Blight

    In the 17th century, a term was coined to refer to any elusive malevolent force, but later it was used to describe a condition that afflicts plants, whose origin is not yet fully understood and believed to be caused by the atmosphere. This condition is commonly associated with the browning and discoloration of leaves and…