concept   starter
culture   Italy
statement   In Italy, "starter" can refer to antipasto, leavening culture for bread, or an aperitif before dinner.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 starter Italy A starter is an antipasto or entrée served before the main course. 1
2 starter Italy A type of sourdough or yeast culture used to leaven bread and pizza dough 1
3 starter Italy Aperitivo or apéritif, usually small alcoholic drink with light snacks, taken before dinner 1
4 starter Italy Refers to the beginning sourdough mixture used in making bread, which is highly valued and often handed down through generations. 1