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Grown to be twice as large as typical [[Terra|Terran]] corn, quillar resembles a typical grain, and like grain can be processed into many forms with unique textures and flavors. Unlike a typical grain, however, it can act not just as a grain, but be adapted into various vegetable and fruit substitutes.<ref>''Battletech (HBS). PC, 2018'', Lore Entry on Quillar</ref> | Grown to be twice as large as typical [[Terra|Terran]] corn, quillar resembles a typical grain, and like grain can be processed into many forms with unique textures and flavors. Unlike a typical grain, however, it can act not just as a grain, but be adapted into various vegetable and fruit substitutes.<ref>''Battletech (HBS). PC, 2018'', Lore Entry on Quillar</ref> | ||
| − | Quillar even has a presence in asian dishes, and strangely enough, in beverages such as [[Quillar Fizz]]. | + | Quillar even has a presence in asian dishes, and strangely enough, in non-alcoholic fruit beverages such as [[Quillar Fizz]]. |
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * It is likely that most forms of grains and vegetables within the Inner Sphere - pastas, breads, etcetera - are derived from Quillar. | ||
| + | * The name possibly refers to quillar's exaggerated quill-like stem and grain spikes - both characteristic of grain crops. | ||
| + | * It is, in effect, mega-wheat. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 00:22, 27 May 2021
A staple of the Inner Sphere, Quillar is a prolific and flexible bio-engineered crop used in many foods and beverages.
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Overview
Common throughout both the Federated Suns and the Lyran Commonwealth, quillar is hardy, bountiful, and incredibly adaptable. Between the two states, quillar finds frequent use as a substitute for traditional common ingredients, be it in German Cuisine, Italian cooking, French fare, or Spanish sustenance - a near universal application. [1]
Grown to be twice as large as typical Terran corn, quillar resembles a typical grain, and like grain can be processed into many forms with unique textures and flavors. Unlike a typical grain, however, it can act not just as a grain, but be adapted into various vegetable and fruit substitutes.[2]
Quillar even has a presence in asian dishes, and strangely enough, in non-alcoholic fruit beverages such as Quillar Fizz.
Notes
- It is likely that most forms of grains and vegetables within the Inner Sphere - pastas, breads, etcetera - are derived from Quillar.
- The name possibly refers to quillar's exaggerated quill-like stem and grain spikes - both characteristic of grain crops.
- It is, in effect, mega-wheat.