Académico IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Alimentos y bebidas

a white powder that is used in baking products in order to make them rise and light

levadura en polvo, polvo de hornear

a substance used to add sweetness to food or beverages

edulcorante, endulzante

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

grasa

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

conservante, preservante

meat of chickens, turkeys, and ducks

carne de ave, aves

any type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans

legumbre

the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops

grano

a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell

levadura

a substance that is added in small quantities to something else to improve or preserve its quality, appearance, or effectiveness

aditivo

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

cereal

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

pastel, pastelillo

a sweet creamy dish made with milk, sugar, and flour, served cold as a dessert

pudín, budín

a mixture of proteins found in wheat and other cereal grains, responsible for the elastic texture of dough

gluten

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

proteína

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

carbohidrato

a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and instead helps regulate bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system

fibra

a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy

mineral

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

acompañamiento, guarnición

a meal eaten in the evening, typically lighter than dinner and often the last meal of the day

cena, comida

a small restaurant that is not expensive

bistro, bistrot

(of food or a diet) having a low or lower amount of fat

bajo en grasas, desnatado

(of food) altered in some way from its original state through various methods such as canning, freezing, or adding preservatives

procesado, transformado

(of food) having a high amount of fat

graso, grasiento

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

sabroso, salado

(of food) having been left on heat for too long, resulting in a loss of moisture, flavor, and tenderness

sobre cocido, demasiado cocido

not cooked sufficiently, resulting in a raw or partially cooked state

poco cocido, crudo

(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage

pasado, rancio, duro, correoso

describing a person who is unable to eat a particular food because it makes them ill

intolerante

(of food) likely to cause one to gain weight

que engorda, que hace engordar

(of food) having large pieces

con trozos

(of food) containing starch in large amounts

con fécula

juicy and full of flavor

suculento

containing a significant amount of nourishment

sustancial, sustancioso

juicy and firm in texture when describing a fruit or vegetable

crujiente, fresco

a type of seasoning or sauce that is used to add flavor to food

condimento, aderezo