Definition: A substance found in ripe fruits that helps to thicken and gel foods like jams and jellies.

Example: The recipe calls for pectin to help the jam set properly.

Definition: Relating to or containing pectin, a substance found in fruits that helps to form gels and thicken liquids.

Example: The pectinaceous fruit was perfect for making jam because it helped the mixture to thicken.

Definition: To come off in thin layers or strips, often referring to skin or other surfaces.

Example: After spending too much time in the sun, my skin started to peel.

Definition: The outer skin or covering of certain fruits and vegetables, which is often removed before eating or cooking.

Example: I like to peel the skin off apples before making a pie.

Definition: To remove the outer layer or skin from something, usually a fruit or vegetable.

Example: She decided to peel the apple before eating it.

Definition: Able to be removed or taken off easily, often referring to the skin or outer layer of fruits and vegetables.

Example: The peelable label can be easily removed from the package without leaving any residue.

Definition: Describes something that has had its outer layer or skin removed, often referring to fruits or vegetables.

Example: The chef served a salad with peeled cucumbers and tomatoes.

Definition: To remove the outer layer or skin from something, usually a fruit or vegetable.

Example: She peeled the apple before eating it.

Definition: A piece or strip that has been removed from the surface of something, like skin or the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable.

Example: After eating the apple, I threw away the peeling.

Definition: A dish from Trinidad made by cooking meat, rice, and peas together in one pot.

Example: For dinner, we enjoyed a delicious pelau with chicken and black-eyed peas.

Definition: A type of food made from dried meat, fat, and sometimes berries, traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of North America for long journeys or as a high-energy food.

Example: The explorers packed pemican for their long trek through the wilderness.

Definition: A type of food made mainly from dried meat, fat, and sometimes fruit, often used as a survival food.

Example: The explorers packed pemmican for their long journey through the wilderness.

Definition: A type of pasta that is shaped like small tubes with diagonal ends, often used in various dishes.

Example: I made a delicious baked penne with cheese and tomato sauce for dinner.