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Orangeat

candied orange peel

noun oh-rahn-ZHAHT Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: from Orange + -at

Usage Note

Orangeat is candied orange peel, a classic ingredient in German Stollen, Früchtekuchen, and Panettone-style bakes. Often sold together with Zitronat in small packs at Christmas. Used uncountably.

Examples

"Ohne Zitronat und Orangeat ist ein Dresdner Stollen nicht original."

Natural Translation

Without candied lemon and orange peel a Dresden Stollen is not authentic.

Literal Translation

Without candied lemon peel and orange peel is a Dresden Stollen not original.

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