alimentary paste

Thân thiện

The chef shapes the alimentary paste into long strands.

Definition

Noun A food product made from a dough of flour and water (and sometimes egg) that is shaped and then dried. It is a basic ingredient, typically boiled before consumption.

Usage

This term refers to the broad category of dried dough products used as a staple food. It is a formal or technical term. * Pasta, such as spaghetti and macaroni, is a type of alimentary paste. * The factory specializes in producing various forms of alimentary paste.

Examples

• The recipe's base is a simple made from durum wheat semolina and water.
• Many traditional cuisines feature dishes made from .

Advanced Usage

The term is most commonly found in technical, historical, or regulatory contexts (e.g., food science, customs classifications, old cookbooks) rather than in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Pasta (n.): The common, everyday term for Italian-style alimentary paste, such as spaghetti, penne, or fusilli.
• Noodle (n.): A type of alimentary paste, often associated with Asian cuisines, which may include egg and can be made from various flours (e.g., wheat, rice, buckwheat).

Synonyms

• Pasta
• Noodles (in a broad sense)

Notes on Meaning

• Core Meaning: The term specifically denotes the dried, uncooked product. Once boiled, it is simply referred to as cooked pasta or noodles.
• Scope: It is an umbrella term that encompasses Italian pasta, Asian noodles, and similar dough-based products from other cultures, provided they fit the definition of shaped and dried dough.

Học thuật

Noun

1. shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pasta