Category: R

  • Rassolnick

    A strongly flavored soup with a high salt content, typically prepared using cucumbers as the primary ingredient, is commonly referred to as “rassolnik.” It may also be spelled as “rossolnik.”  

  • Rangpar

    A compact, round fruit similar in size to a small lemon, characterized by a crimson outer peel and a succulent, orange-colored inner pulp, is commonly referred to as a “mandarin.”  

  • Rampion

    A herbaceous plant belonging to the Campanula genus, native to Europe and recognized for its bell-shaped blooms, is also known for its extended, sturdy, ivory-hued taproot, resembling that of a radish. This root component is often consumed either raw in salads or prepared as a cooked vegetable.  

  • Raffinade

    The term in question pertains to the highest grade of processed sugar, distinguished by its exceptional quality.    

  • Rack of lamb

    The section of ribs positioned in front of the loin, which furnishes cuts of rib chops and, when not separated, can yield exceptional roasts like the crown.  

  • Raab

    A variety of broccoli, commonly known as turnip greens, that is utilized in the southwestern regions of the United States.  

  • Routine test dilution

    The most concentrated form of phage that can generate complete and uniform destruction of the same bacterial species through lysis.  

  • Rotting

    The decomposition of biological tissues due to the activity of microscopic organisms.  

  • Rot root

    Rotting of any part of the root system (not confined to the foot).  

  • Rot neck

    Rotting of the ‘ neck ’ of a bulb or mangold.