IELTS accademico (Fascia 6-7) - Cibo e bevande

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

lievito in polvere

a substance used to add sweetness to food or beverages

dolcificante

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

grasso

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

conservante

meat of chickens, turkeys, and ducks

pollame

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

legumi

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

lievito

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

additivo

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

cereali

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

pasta

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

pudding

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

glutine

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

proteina

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.

carboidrato

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

minerale

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

contorno

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

cena

a small restaurant that is not expensive

bistrò

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

a basso contenuto di grassi

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

lavorato

(of food) having a high amount of fat

grasso

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

saporito

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

cotto eccessivamente

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

non cotto

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

stantio

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

intollerante

(of food) likely to cause one to gain weight

farcitoso

(of food) having large pieces

corposo

(of food) containing starch in large amounts

amidaceo

tender, juicy, and full of flavorful moisture

succoso

containing a significant amount of nourishment

sostanziale

juicy and firm in texture when describing a fruit or vegetable

croccante

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

condimento