 pawpaw - Papaya, also persimmons in some places, or even a third fruit, Asimina triloba. It's best to check with the recipe author.
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periwinkle - These small relatives of the whelk are "Littorina littorea". Popular in Europe but not in US. Northern (New England) "winkles" are a different species from those found in the Gulf of Mexico.
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phosphorus - Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up 1% of the total body weight. It is present in every cell of the body, but 85% of the body's phosphorus is found in the bones and teeth.
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phytochemical - Phytochemicals are substances found in edible fruits and vegetables that may be ingested by humans daily in gram quantities and that exhibit a potential for modulating the human metabolism in a manner favorable for reducing risk of...
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pinbones - Fine bones found along the middle of fillets.
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pita - A Middle Eastern flat bread, also called pocket bread. The round loaves are easily split in half, which makes them perfect for stuffing with sandwich fillings. Pita are found frozen or fresh at most markets.
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pith - The soft, white membrane that lies between the peel and the pulp of a citrus fruit. It has a bitter flavor.
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polenta - An Italian cornmeal mush that is often cooled and then fried, grilled, broiled, or baked. (also known as "cornmeal mush" or "mamaliga").
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polyunsaturated fats - Fats that help to lower blood cholesterol if used in place of saturated fats. However, polyunsaturated fats have a lot of calories, so you still need to limit them. Examples include safflower, sunflower, corn, and soybean oils.
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potassium - Potassium is a mineral that is involved in both electrical and cellular functions in the body.
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