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.
Masala-Flavored Noodles
Masala-Flavored Noodles refer to a ready-to-cook noodle products which are available in India with an authenthic Indian taste, that of Masala.
When I was in Allepey, Kerala, India, for a while I craved for noodles and what they have given me from the food shops are also "very Indian" because even the ready-to-cook noodles are flavored with Masala and I loved it of course. I brought some packs on my way home to Germany.
I am missing the taste of Masala, I searched for Masala in the spice section of groceries here in Germany, but found only Garam Masala which has not the same taste like that of Masala I have tasted in Kerala.
In Allepey, they were laughing at me, because only little children are offered these ready-to-cook noodles. The adults will always like the traditional everyday dishes that they have. I am so happy no one shared my Masala noodles.
I added this particular food in my Glossary because it sustained my cravings while I was travelling. I enjoyed my usual noodles with a twist. It is one food whihc I will never forget and whenever I eat noodles, I will remember my happy times in Allepey, Kerala, India



While travelling to Munnar, it was so hard for me to find an eatery, but I found this one place near the Echo Point, a Thathukkada, a roadside eatery where I had my breakfast, a very good Malayalee vendor offered me ready-to-cook noodles and he cooked it for me with lots of slices of red onions. He also have some hard-boiled eggs and Masala tea. What a gracious cook.

Customisation
Deutsch: Personalisierung/Individualisierung, Español: Personalización/Adaptación, Português: Personalização/Individualização, Français: Personnalisation, Italiano: Personalizzazione
Customisation (or Customization) in the food context is not an edible food item but refers to the process of tailoring a food product, dish, or ordering experience to meet the specific preferences, dietary needs, or desires of an individual consumer. It represents a shift from standardized, mass-produced offerings to personalized culinary experiences.
Bycatch
Deutsch: Beifang / Español: Captura incidental / Português: Captura acessória / Français: Prise accessoire / Italiano: Cattura accessoria
Bycatch refers to the unintended capture of non-target species during commercial fishing operations. It represents a significant ecological and economic challenge in marine resource management, as it often involves juvenile fish, endangered species, or organisms with no commercial value. The phenomenon is closely linked to fishing gear selectivity, spatial-temporal fishing patterns, and regulatory frameworks governing fisheries.
Nutritional Imbalance
Deutsch: Ernährungsungleichgewicht / Español: Desequilibrio nutricional / Português: Desequilíbrio nutricional / Français: Déséquilibre nutritionnel / Italiano: Squilibrio nutrizionale
Nutritional Imbalance refers to a condition in which the intake of essential nutrients deviates from the body's physiological requirements, leading to either deficiencies or excesses. This phenomenon can arise from dietary patterns, metabolic disorders, or environmental factors and may result in acute or chronic health consequences. While often associated with malnutrition, nutritional imbalance encompasses both undernutrition and overnutrition, as well as disproportionate ratios of macronutrients or micronutrients.