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A useful kitchen tool for removing meat from lobster and crab legs and for deveining shrimp. When using the scissors, the first step in removing meat from a lobster is to crack the claws with the serrations located on the inner edges of the handles.

A utensil used for the canning of foods when working with glass jars. As the jars for canning are sterilized in a hot water bath or as they are pressure cooked with water converted to steam, the sealed jars become very hot and require a device to remove them from the cooker.

A light colored oil pressed from the "copra" (meat) of a coconut. It solidifies at room temperature and has a buttery texture.

A grain-like plant that is not actually a type of rice, but an aquatic grass bearing edible seeds that grows in wild marshy areas of fresh water lakes and rivers.

A kitchen utensil that is built to manually slice the mango fruit in half, removing the center pit as the mango is split.

Similar to other kosher foods, making a wine kosher involves processes and procedures that follow specific guidelines and laws established by the Jewish community.

A kitchen utensil for use in removing or tightening glass jar lids. Some Jar Openers are designed as cushioned tongs that are curved to fit evenly around each side of a jar opening.

A sugar alcohol naturally present in foods such as fruits and fermented foods. As part of a group of sugar alcohols that include fructose, glucose and sucrose, erythritol is a sweetener that is produced from glucose through a natural fermentation process.

An amino acid naturally existing in foods such as spinach, mushrooms, chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb, game, beans, and milk.

A term commonly used to refer to freshwater shrimp, larger sized shrimp, or a smaller variety of shellfish (crustacean) that is a member of the lobster family.

A kitchen utensil that is used to remove the large vein that runs down the length of a shrimp. A fork can be inserted in the back of the shrimp to pull out the vein or a deveining knife can be used to cut a slit down the length of the shrimp.

beta-carotene,

An organic compound that is found naturally in various foods and plants such as cocoa beans (coffee and chocolate or chocolate milk products), tea leaves (teas), and kola nuts.

Refers to the removal of the large vein that runs down the length of a shrimp. A fork can be inserted in the back of the shrimp to pull out the vein or a knife can be used to cut a slit down the length of the shrimp.

A bivalve mollusk, which is eaten raw or cooked. The Oyster's size, shape, texture and flavor will vary according to the area in which it is found.

An ingredient added to various food products, such as ice cream, snack bars, sour cream, yogurt, or salad dressing as a thickening, stabilizing and emulsifying agent.

A Chinese noodle, made from rice flour and water that have a mild subtle flavor and a chewy texture....

1) A type of sauce prepared for salads that usually has a vinegar and oil base with the addition of herbs and spices.

A generic classification of foods that are high in a type of carbohydrate that is considered unhealthy.

Any of a variety of foods that have been prepared, grown, and processed in accordance with Jewish laws.