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elephant apple

The fruit of the Dillenia Indica tree, or elephant apple, is a 5–12 cm diameter aggregate of 15 carpels, each carpel containing five seeds embedded in

escovitch

A process of cooking whereby meat (typically fish) is fried, then doused liberally with a pickling sauce made from vinegar, pimento, onions, pepper, (

fish tea

A thin broth or soup made from fish.

fit

To be mature, but not yet ripe (as relates to fruit or agricultural produce).

flittas

A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices

flour

Fried or boiled balls or cylinders made from some combination of flours or meal.

fluxy

Describes a disorder in mangos where the flesh (especially close to the seed) breaks down to a soft jelly like texture and sometimes results in uneven

food

Any starchy agricultural product used as food. Examples include, but are not limited to, yams, potatoes, bananas, cassava, pumpkins, and breadfruit.

frittas

A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices

frog banana

A medium sized banana. It is somewhat thicker than other variety of bananas, and has red skin unlike other bananas.

fruitcake

Rich dark cakes popular around Christmas. A primary ingredients is dried fruit that has been steeped or soaked in rum or wine for long periods of time

fry dumplin

A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.

fudge

An ice cream bar on a stick

full

To be mature, but not yet ripe (as relates to fruit or agricultural produce).

garden egg

Eggplant. A species of nightshade grown for its edible fruit.

gizzada

A baked desert with a flaky, but firm crust and a filling made from sweetened grated coconut.

goat head soup

A rich spicy soup made with goat meat as the main ingredient. Usually the goat's head (and sometimes tripe and testicles) is used. The soup is conside

grater cake

A baked dessert made from sweetened grated coconut. It is often decorated with red food colouring. The coconut used is 'white' since it is peeled or s

greens

Any green leafy vegetable such as callaloo or spinach.

ground provisions

Any starchy agricultural product used as food. Examples include, but are not limited to, yams, potatoes, bananas, cassava, pumpkins, and breadfruit.

grung provision

Any starchy agricultural product used as food. Examples include, but are not limited to, yams, potatoes, bananas, cassava, pumpkins, and breadfruit.

guava doasie

A candy made from guava paste or puree that has been boiled with sugar until thick, cooled, then cut into squares or shapes.

guinep

Melicoccus bijugatus; Ovoid green fruit that grows in bunches on trees up to 30m high. The fruit typically ripen during the summer. The fruit is relat

gully bean

A small green, bitter tasting berry. It is sometimes eaten alone after boiling or cooked with saltfish

gungo

Pigeon peas.

hairy

A commonly found mango cultivar with fibrous flesh. It is abundant and less highly valued than other mango cultivars.

hard food

Any starchy agricultural product used as food. Examples include, but are not limited to, yams, potatoes, bananas, cassava, pumpkins, and breadfruit.

honey banana

A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.

hoogly

A citrus fruit native to Jamaica known for its ugly appearance. It is similar to the grapefruit, but has a sweeter, less bitter taste. The skin is als

icicle

Any frozen, non milk-based, drink bar on a stick