Food Industry Terminology

noun a store selling cold cuts, cheeses, and a variety of salads, as well as a selection of unusual or foreign prepared foods

adjective describing something related to or characteristic of a deli

• The deli on the corner is known for its high-quality meats and cheeses.
• Let's grab some sandwiches from the deli for lunch.
• I heard the deli down the street makes killer hoagies.
• The deli of life offers a variety of experiences to choose from.

noun a person who sells fish, especially as a retailer or street vendor

• The fishmonger at the market always has the freshest seafood available.
• I always go to the fishmonger down the street for my weekly fish supply.
• I heard that new fishmonger is the real deal, his prices are unbeatable.
• As a fishmonger of ideas, he always had a fresh perspective on things.

noun a very large person or thing

adjective very large or huge in size

• The jumbo jet was able to carry over 500 passengers on its long-haul flight.
• I bought a jumbo pack of chips for the party tonight.
• That burger was jumbo-sized, I could barely finish it!
• Her to-do list was a jumbo task that seemed never-ending.

noun a soft white solid or semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of pigs

verb to smear or cover with lard

• The chef used lard to make the pie crust extra flaky.
• My grandma swears by using lard in her baking for the best results.
• I can't believe you're still using lard in your cooking, that's so old school.
• His words were like emotional lard, weighing down the conversation with unnecessary heaviness.

verb to perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on something in order to change or preserve it

• The data needs to be processed before it can be analyzed.
• I'll need some time to process all the information you just gave me.
• I can't believe how fast my brain processed that math problem!
• Her emotions were still being processed as she tried to make sense of the situation.

noun a large farm, especially in the western US and Canada, where cattle or other animals are bred and raised

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• The ranch was passed down through several generations of the family.
• We're heading out to the ranch for the weekend to do some horseback riding.
• I heard that new ranch is lit, we should check it out.
• His sprawling estate felt more like a ranch with its vast fields and grazing livestock.

noun a thin slice of bacon or ham

adjective having a quality resembling that of bacon or ham, typically used to describe a reckless or impetuous action

• The chef placed a rasher of bacon on top of the eggs benedict.
• I'll have a rasher of bacon with my breakfast, please.
• I can't resist a good rasher of crispy bacon.
• He was a rasher of a man, always acting without thinking.

noun a substance used to sweeten food or drink, such as sugar or artificial sweeteners

• The company decided to use a natural sweetener in their new line of products.
• I prefer using honey as a sweetener in my tea.
• I always add a little bit of sugar as a sweetener to my coffee.
• Laughter is the sweetener that makes life more enjoyable.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ghost restaurant' is a noun phrase that refers to a type of restaurant that operates solely through online delivery services without a physical storefront.

• The concept of a ghost restaurant involves operating a delivery-only kitchen without a physical dining space.
• I ordered dinner from a ghost restaurant last night and the food was amazing!
• Let's try that new ghost restaurant that everyone's raving about.
• The abandoned building felt like a ghost restaurant, with remnants of its former glory haunting the empty space.

noun a high-protein meat substitute made from wheat gluten

verb to prepare or cook seitan

adjective describing a type of plant-based protein

• Seitan is a popular meat substitute made from wheat gluten.
• I'm thinking of trying seitan as a protein source in my diet.
• Have you ever cooked with seitan before? It's pretty tasty!
• His love for seitan is like a religion, he can't live without it.

noun a type of Japanese breadcrumb used as a coating for deep-fried foods

• The chef coated the fish with panko breadcrumbs before frying it.
• I love the crispy texture that panko breadcrumbs give to fried foods.
• Panko breadcrumbs are the bomb for making crunchy chicken tenders.
• Adding panko breadcrumbs to the recipe is like adding a touch of magic to the dish.

noun Vendy

• Vendy is a diligent employee who always completes her tasks on time.
• I heard Vendy is throwing a party this weekend, are you going?
• Vendy is so cool, she's always up for an adventure!
• Her creativity knows no bounds, she's like a Vendy of ideas.

noun a tropical fruit with a tough rind and sweet, juicy flesh, also known as pineapple

• The tropical fruit known as abacaxi is commonly used in fruit salads and smoothies.
• I love snacking on some fresh abacaxi slices by the pool.
• Let's grab some abacaxi and make some refreshing cocktails for the party.
• Her bright personality is like a burst of abacaxi in a room full of dullness.