Healthy Ingredient Glossary

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V W X Y Z IngredientDescriptionRecipesAmasake A fermented drink made from

sweet rice and koji (a grain catalyst in the fermentation process). Creamy in

texture and possessing a mild sweetness Amasake is nutritious and easy to

digest. This traditional Japanese food works well in desserts. Anise seed

Indigenous to the Mediterranean this member of the parsley family has a sweet

licorice flavor similar to fennel seeds. Anise seed is a welcome addition to

soups, stews, curries, liquors, and baked goods. It also serves as a digestive

aid and folk tradition posits many other medicinal properties. Apple Cider

Vinegar Made by fermenting apple juice into hard cider the alcohol reacts with

airborne bacteria to create acetic acid (vinegar). The process produces a tangy

fruity flavor suitable for use in many dishes but particularly good in those

containing fruit. Arame A mild tasting sea vegetable belonging to the brown

group of algae. Arame is an effective against high blood pressure and many

female disorders. Highly nutritious it is an abundant source of minerals

especially iodine and calcium. Arborio Rice A firm long grain rice (often

mistakenly referred to as short grain) hailing from Piedmont in northern Italy

It is perfectly suited to the dish Risotto as it produces a creamy yet firm

texture. Arrowroot Derived from the root of a tropical American plant. Like

cornstarch it thickens puddings and sauces but is much less processed being only

dried and powdered. It may also be used to replace some of the flour in baked

goods yielding a more tender product. It is high in calcium and quite easy to

digest.

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