The Glorious Food Glossary
The Glorious Food Glossary tells you everything important about the world of food. The Food Glosssary is all about different kinds of food from all over the world and how they are prepared and what their main ingredients are.
Moreover, the glossary is all about what people all over the world are eating and drinking and their activities, festivities, marriages, etc that involves food.
This Food Glossary is all about food . . . glorious food. We tell you about the food, some stories about them and we try our best to make photos of them as we travel around the world. As of now, we are featuring extensively foods from Germany, the Philippines and the State of Kerala, India, but we will add more pictures for you to enjoy as we discover the food of the world... as we travel around the globe.
All articles are available through the search function or via the A to Z line at the top of every page.
Knäcke (Knaecke)
Knäcke (Knaecke) also called Knäckebrot (Knaeckebrot) refers to crisp or crispy bread. In Germany, they can be bought in plastic packs with at least 6 pieces plain or with assorted nuts, like white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, pine nuts or pumpkin nuts or mixed nuts, like the one in the picture below.
Dublin Bay Prawn
Deutsch: Kaisergranat / Español: Cigala / Português: Lagostim / Français: Langoustine / Italiano: Scampo
The Dublin Bay Prawn, scientifically known as Nephrops norvegicus, is a commercially significant crustacean species widely recognized in European cuisine. Despite its name, it is not a true prawn but a member of the lobster family, distinguished by its elongated body and delicate flavor. This species plays a crucial role in both fisheries and gastronomy, particularly in regions bordering the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea.
Waste
Deutsch: Lebensmittelabfall / Español: Desperdicio de alimentos / Português: Desperdício alimentar / Français: Gaspillage alimentaire / Italiano: Spreco alimentare
Waste in the food context refers to any edible or inedible part of food that is discarded, lost, or uneaten throughout the food supply chain—from agricultural production and food processing to retail, restaurants, and household consumption. While not all food waste is edible, a significant portion consists of perfectly usable ingredients that are simply overlooked, poorly stored, or unnecessarily discarded.
Blewit
Deutsch: Violetter Rötelritterling / Español: Champiñón azulado / Português: Cogumelo azulado / Français: Lépiote déguenillée / Italiano: Funghi blu
Blewit refers to a species of edible mushroom, known scientifically as Lepista nuda, that is prized for its flavor in culinary uses. This mushroom is distinctive for its lilac to purple coloring and is found in both coniferous and deciduous woodlands.
Climate Sensitivity
Deutsch: Klimasensitivität / Español: Sensibilidad climática / Português: Sensibilidade climática / Français: Sensibilité climatique / Italiano: Sensibilità climatica
Climate sensitivity refers to the measure of how much the Earth's global mean surface temperature will change in response to a doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations compared to pre-industrial levels. While primarily a concept in climate science, its implications extend significantly into the food sector, influencing agricultural productivity, supply chain resilience, and global food security. Understanding this metric is critical for developing adaptive strategies in food production, distribution, and policy-making.