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.
Fragility
Deutsch: Fragilität / Español: Fragilidad / Português: Fragilidade / Français: Fragilité / Italiano: Fragilità
The concept of Fragility describes the susceptibility of systems, materials, or entities to fail, break, or deteriorate under stress, pressure, or adverse conditions. It is a fundamental property observed across diverse fields, from material science to economics, ecology, and social structures. Understanding fragility helps in assessing risks, designing resilient systems, and predicting failures before they occur.
Papaya (Hilaw)
Deutsch: Papaya (Hilaw) / Español: Papaya (Verde) / Português: Papaia (Verde) / Français: Papaye (Verte) / Italiano: Papaya (Verde)
Papaya (Hilaw) refers to the unripe, green papaya fruit commonly used in various culinary applications across Southeast Asia and parts of Latin America. Unlike its ripe counterpart, which is sweet and typically eaten fresh, green papaya has a firm texture and a mild, almost neutral flavor, making it an excellent ingredient in salads, stews, and as a meat tenderizer due to its natural enzyme, papain.
Ketchup
Deutsch: Ketchup / Español: Ketchup / Português: Ketchup / Français: Ketchup / Italiano: Ketchup
Ketchup is a popular condiment made primarily from tomatoes, sweetened and seasoned with various ingredients such as vinegar, sugar, salt, and a Blend of spices and seasonings. It is commonly used worldwide and is particularly associated with foods like hamburgers, french fries, and other fast food items.
Kartoffelpuffer
Deutsch: Kartoffelpuffer / Español: Tortitas de Patata / Português: Panquecas de batata / Français: Galettes de pomme de terre / Italiano: Frittelle di patate
Kartoffelpuffer are traditional German potato pancakes, known for their crispy texture and golden color. Made from grated potatoes mixed with onion, eggs, and seasoning, they are a popular dish in Germany and in various parts of Europe under different names.