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Polish Strawberry Sorbet - Lody Truskawkowy or Granita

Polish Strawberry Sorbet - Lody Truskawkowy or Granita

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Definition: Granita is the Italian word for "fruit ice," in which only fruit juices, water and sugar are used. The mixture is stirred several times while freezing to create a granular texture. Granité is the French word for fruit ice.
Pronunciation: grah-nee-TAH
Also Known As: granité
Examples:
Lody Truskawkowy is Polish for "strawberry ice" and is a good example of a "granita."

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