Because it's not cooked, the mango fruit retains its distinctive mango flavor, making this mango sorbet one of the best I've ever tried - even compared to those at ice cream shops.

Partisans of the olive maintain that a high-quality extra-virgin oil brings its special flavor and health benefits to foods cooked in it.

A traditional chanko nabe usually contains a dashi or chicken broth soup base with sake or mirin to add flavor. Vegetables and meat are then cooked in the soup.