On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of balsamic olive oil marinade page across from the article title. Not to be confused with Balsa. Myroxylon, the source of Balsam of Peru and Balsam of Tolu, is a genus of tree grown in Central America and South America. Some authors require balsams to contain benzoic or cinnamic acid or their esters.

The Balsam of Matariyya was a substance famous as a panacea among physicians in the Middle East and Europe during the Antique and Medieval periods. The substance has long been used as a medicine, with early references to the substance recorded as far back as 285 BC. The Balsam of Matariyya was said to be derived from an Egyptian plant and is sometimes also referred to as the balm of Gilead or the balm of Mecca. Some balsams, such as Balsam of Peru, may be associated with allergies. The balsam of Matariyya: an exploration of a medieval panacea”.

Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to edit the linking article so that it links directly to the intended article. To save this word, you’ll need to log in. Additional garnishes are balsamic, BBQ, crushed red pepper, ranch, scallions, spicy aioli, sriracha and wild Italian oregano. My favorite pie, so far, may be Crick’s vegetarian combo of tomato, basil and ricotta, with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The nose offers a pleasantly fruity bouquet with fragrant notes of red plum and cherry, combined with light spicy and balsamic scents.

Emily Cappiello, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. Drizzle with a balsamic reduction and sprinkle with chopped basil. For this easy dinner, the steak is cooked in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze that coats it. Top with a spoonful of strawberries, then drizzle with a little balsamic glaze. Dinner entrees range from balsamic short ribs to coconut- crusted snapper, and many cocktails feature Belizean rum. These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word ‘balsamic. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors.

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