Glossary

Also known as an elevator pitch. Is an overview of your business which will detail the following: the problem your business is addressing, your solution to the
problem, your target market, how you will make money and how you are better than competitors. It's useful when pitching to investors or at a networking event.

Spicy and strong “Indian pickles” made from vegetables, mango, lime, and green chilies.

Amchur is a spice and condiment originating from India, but it's also often used in Pakistan. It's made from unripe mangoes that have been sliced, dried in the sun, then ground into a powder. The resulting powder has an intense aroma and tangy flavor.

A piece of dough rolled to required size.

A mollusk, related to a sea snail, similar in flavor to a clam. It may be cooked by various methods and is best suited to very long or very short cooking times. called “Awabi” in Japanese cuisine and “Loco” in South American cuisine. It has been over-harvested and is very expensive when available. A small amount is being commercial raised.

Less-used parts (winglets and giblets) of poultry, like head, neck, fins, legs, liver, heart, and gizzard, as well as the kidneys and comb of the rooster.

The movement of the end products of digestion through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream.

Deep-fried Bean Curd, or tofu, cooked in sweet Sake, Soy Sauce, and water. A primary ingredient in Miso Soup.

Accounting records are the original source documents, journal entries, and ledgers that describe the accounting transactions of a business. Accounting records are the basis for producing financial statements of a company. They are to be retained for a number of years, so that outside entities, like auditors and tax authorities can inspect them and verify that the financial statements derived from them are correct.

Examples of accounting records are the general ledger, all subsidiary ledgers, invoices, bank statements, cash receipts, and checks.

Accruals are a form of internal financing derived from the income statement of a business. Accruals are revenues and expenses that have not yet been paid or received and are recorded in the current period in anticipation of the future payment. Accruals can be used to finance marketing efforts, inventory purchases, or general operating expenses in the short term.