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freshwater food

[FRESH-waw-ter food]
nounpl: freshwater foods
alimento de água doce
1. Food products or organisms that originate from or are found in freshwater environments such as rivers, lakes, and streams
Fish and freshwater food are important sources of protein in many developing countries.
Peixes e alimentos de água doce são fontes importantes de proteína em muitos países em desenvolvimento.
2. Aquatic fauna and flora cultivated or harvested from non-saline water bodies for human consumption
The restaurant specializes in freshwater food sourced from local lakes.
O restaurante é especializado em alimentos de água doce provenientes de lagos locais.
Synonyms
freshwater fishinland aquatic foodriver foodlake foodfreshwater produce
Antonyms
saltwater foodmarine foodseafoodocean food

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alimento de água doce
Most common usage; also 'comida de água doce'
São Paulo
alimento de água doce
Standard usage in commercial and culinary contexts
Rio de Janeiro
alimento de água doce
Common in fishing and gastronomy industries
Portugal
alimento de água doce
Standard European Portuguese; may also use 'produtos de água doce'

Related Idioms & Phrases

from farm to table
sustainable sourcing
catch of the day
local produce
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