Postprandial Plasma Glucose Test. Postprandial plasma glucose tests are taken 2 hours after a meal. A Postprandial Plasma Glucose Test is a blood test that measures blood glucose levels following a meal containing a set amount of carbohydrate. Postprandial Plasma Glucose Tests show how tolerant the body is to glucose. In the UK, a more rigorous test, the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test may be used instead for diagnostic purposes of glucose intolerance, type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes.
A large bowl of mirin. Mirin (å³é or ã¿ãã) is an essential condiment used in Japanese cuisine. It is a type of rice wine similar to sake, but with a lower alcohol content and higher sugar content. The sugar content is a complex carbohydrate formed naturally via the fermentation process; it is not refined sugar.
#2: Korokke is a famous drinking appetizer in Japan at izakayaâs, itâs a fried croquette with potatoes and crabmeat. #3: Yakitori of course is also a famous Japanese choice of appetizer and many times full meal. Yakitori is basically a skewered piece of chicken meat that it served with dipping sauce and a side of vegetables which are also skewered.