Granita

How it is used

Often made with fruit juice or coffee; its granular texture is central to the term.

Example sentences

1. The coffee granita had distinct icy crystals.

   The texture is granular rather than smoothly churned.

2. A spoonful of citrus granita topped the fruit salad.

   The frozen crystals can act as a topping as well as a dessert.

Common collocations

• coffee granita
• citrus granita

Related terms

• pastry chefA chef who specialises in desserts, pastries, breads and other baked goods and usually runs the pastry section of a kitchen. Also called a pâtissier.
• garnishA small item of food, such as herbs, a slice of lemon or a sauce dot, added to a dish to make it look and taste better. As a verb, to garnish means to add this.

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