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A type of fatty acid that is in a liquid form at room temperature and is primarily taken from plants.

Potatoes sliced very thin that are deep-fat fried, which are also known as potato chips. Saratoga Chips come in many different types that include seasoned flavors, numerous shapes and a variety of textures.

Any food product, such as fat free cheese or fat free milk that contains no fat solids. Also referred to as "nonfat".

A powder made by extracting the water from skim milk, which can be reconstituted by adding warm water.

One of three main categories of basic nutrients (the others are protein and carbohydrates) that are used by the body for energy.

The process of cooking animal fat over low heat, which causes connective tissues to separate from the fat.

A dairy product that may be produced from the milk of a variety of different animals, such as cows, goats, sheep, buffalo, camels, and other animals capable of providing milk.

A cooking utensil that enables liquid fat to be gathered and removed from juices that are come from roasted meats, stews, soups and stocks.

A Norwegian goat's milk cheese that has a very strong flavor and a texture that ranges from soft to very hard depending on its age.

A non-dairy milk substitution, made from dried soybeans that have been soaked, ground and cooked before being processed into a milky liquid.

The technique that uses a low heat to melt fat away from any connective tissues. The connective tissues (meat) that are separated from the fat turn brown and crispy to become what is known as lardons.

Constructed like a traditional loaf pan, this type of pan is made to allow fat and drippings to be removed as the loaf bakes.

Positive Descriptor of wine that fills the mouth. Although “fat” wines typically lack elegance, “fat” wine is highly valued by connoisseurs of sweet dessert wines.

Also known as sunflower seed oil, this golden colored oil is derived from the seeds of the sunflower plant.

A fresh water fish that is a member of the pike family of fish. It is the smallest of the pike family, ranging from two to three pounds.

A type of milk that is most often used as an ingredient to enhance baked goods with a rich tangy flavor.

A snack food made from corn and flour that is shaped and then baked or deep-fat fried resulting in a crispy chip, similar to a potato chip.

A saltwater fish found in tropical or moderately temperate waters throughout the world. They feed on mollusks, crab, shrimp, and squid and can be as small as 2 pounds and as large as 50 pounds.

Food products containing less than 20 milligrams of cholesterol per serving. The saturated fat content must also be 2 grams or less per serving.

A piece of cooking equipment made large enough to hold a whole turkey in a pot of oil so it can be deep fried.