Finnish-English translations for peruselintarvike

basicIn Bavaria, therefore, beer is a basic foodstuff. Niinpä olut on Baijerissa peruselintarvike. Beer even forms a basic source of nutrition in certain countries. Olut on muutamissa maissa jopa peruselintarvike. Flour is a basic ingredient of bread.
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For example, cassava is a staple food for many people, not a minor substance. Esimerkiksi kassava on monille peruselintarvike, ei vähemmän käytetty ainesosa. While in the past it used to be part of people's staple diet, and cod was eaten as a replacement for more expensive meat, these days cod is a luxury fish species that is only available at high cost. Se oli aikaisemmin peruselintarvike ja sitä syötiin kalliimman lihan sijasta, mutta näinä päivinä turska on ylellinen kalalaji, jota on saatavissa vain korkeaan hintaan. Rice is a staple in the diet of many cultures.

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