Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
CHONDRINS
Noun
chondrins
plural of chondrin
Source: Wiktionary
CHONDRIN
Chon"drin, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: A colorless, amorphous, nitrogenous substance, tasteless and odorless, formed from cartilaginous tissue by long-continued action of boiling water. It is similar to gelatin, and is a large ingredient of commercial gelatin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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27 September 2024
IDENTIFY
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