DELICATESSEN German word that has been universalized (and not DELICATESEN ) : fine table products such as caviar, fine cheeses, herring, prociutto, Serrano ham, truffles, chestnuts, liqueurs and fine chocolates.
The term delicatessen is also used. In Colombia it is a type of very specialized shops, where they sell high quality meals, delicacies. They are delicious, exotic meals and for immediate consumption. Imported and organic ingredients are usually used. Delicatessen is a word originating from the German language and is formed with Delikat (delicious) and essen (food).