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A naturally occurring, tart tasting compound formed in many fruits, such as gooseberries, lemons, limes, and pineapples.

Acid that is used to kill yeasts and molds during wine making. The use of sorbic acid has the ability to produce an unpleasant odor.

Essential fatty acids that our bodies are unable to produce without obtaining them from food. Linolenic acid is the primary Omega-3 fatty acid, which can be acquired through many fats, oils, nuts and soybeans.

An acid in wine which adds sharpness. High concentrations of malic acid is avoided by reducing through intentional malolactic fermentation.

In reference to wine, a "dosage" is a mixture of sugar and wine that is added to sparkling wine and champagne.

An acidic substance used as food additives that act as control agents to alter food ph levels in beverages and sweets or to serve as levening agents for breads.

Found in a variety of plants, this compound is a distinctive and prevalent acid commonly used in the production of food and industrial products.

Naturally found in grapes, this essential component contributes to the crispness, sourness, sharpness, and tartness of a wine.

A class of organic compounds that are the building blocks from which proteins are constructed. The body can manufacture some amino acids, but other essential amino acids must be obtained through diet.

A salt substance derived from acidic citrus fruits, such as lemon and limes, that is dried and formed into a powder or crystal.

A cooking sauce common in India that is generally a mild flavored curry sauce seasoned with a variety of other ingredients.

Also known as trans fat, this is a type of fat that is created when oils are partially hydrogenated, which occurs by adding hydrogen to the oil so ir remains solid rather than liquid.

A chemical compound that forms from bacteria and oxygen as they interact with alcohol produced from fermented products, such as beer and wine.

Another name for vitamin C, which is found in citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, peppers, melons, and berries.

A B-vitamin that is naturally present in some foods such as broccoli, beans, bread, Brussels sprouts, corn, lentils, oranges, and spinach.

A salt substance derived from acidic citrus fruits, such as lemon and limes, that is dried and formed into a powder or crystal.

puree, pureed,

An almond shaped olive that has a medium green smooth appearance, which changes to a reddish-black when it is allowed to ripen.

A mix of hot spices common in India that are used to flavor a variety of appetizer-like foods, fruit salads, fresh fruit, fruit juices, or vegetable salads.

A term from India that may refer to a food dish with rice and vegetables or a ready to eat snack. Nav is the term that denotes nine in India so there will generally be nine kinds of foods combined together.