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.
List of Fish: Translation from Malayalam to English
Deutsch: Liste der Fische / Español: Lista de Peces / Português: Lista de Peixes / Français: Liste des Poissons / Italiano: Elenco dei Pesci /
Here is the alphabetic list of fish which is common in Kerala, India translated from Malayalam to English.
Malayalam is the language used in Kerala, India.
Below are some of interesting photos of village life in Kerala and photos of assorted fish common in Kerala.
LIST OF FISH IN MALAYALAM TO ENGLISH
Aakoli – Silver Moony
Aiyla – Mackerel
Aiykoora – King Fish / Wahoo / King Mackarel
Avoli – Pomfret
Kadal Kuthira - Sword Fish
Kannambu – Mullet
Kannava – Squid
Kari Meen – Pearl Spot/ Green Chromide
Killi Meen – Threadfin bream
Kolaan – Garfish or Pipefish
Koori/Vaari – Mystus
Kora / Kaala – Salmon
Kozhuva – Indian Anchovy
Mathi/Chaala – Sardine
Mushi – Silurus/Cat Fish
Netholi – Anchovy
Ney Meen – Seer Fish / Queen Fish
Nangu – Sole Fish
Paalla – Surgeon Fish
Parava - False trevally
PooMeen – Milk Fish
Rohu – Reba
Sheelavu – Barracuda
Thilopia/Kerala Karimeen – Tilapia
Thirandi – Stingray
Vaalla – Wallago / Knife Fish
Varaal – Snake Head
Vatta - Bluefin trevally
Personal Note:
Kerala, India was one of the places I visited and India and to live there for a month and see their culture, particularly their food made me so curious about everything about their cuisine and food (dishes) and drinks.
Below is a picture of a fish market in Allepey, Kerala, India. Although there are some raodside makeshift fish markets and fish peddlers using bikes
Clean Eating
Deutsch: Clean Eating / Español: Alimentación limpia / Português: Alimentação limpa / Français: Alimentation saine et naturelle / Italiano: Alimentazione pulita
Clean Eating is a dietary philosophy that emphasizes the consumption of whole, minimally processed foods while avoiding artificial additives, refined sugars, and industrial processing methods. Originating in the early 2000s, it aligns with broader movements toward sustainability and health-conscious nutrition, though it lacks a standardized definition. The approach prioritizes nutrient density, transparency in food sourcing, and a return to traditional eating patterns.
Brittle
Deutsch: Spröde / Español: Quebradizo / Português: Quebradiço / Français: Cassant / Italiano: Friabile
The term Brittle describes a key textural property in food science, where materials fracture or shatter under minimal mechanical stress without significant plastic deformation. This characteristic is critical in product development, sensory evaluation, and quality control across various food categories, from confectionery to baked goods.
Barbecuing
Deutsch: Grillen / Español: Barbacoa / Português: Churrasco / Français: Barbecue / Italiano: Barbecue
Barbecuing in the food context refers to a cooking method that involves slow-cooking food, typically meat, over low, indirect heat, often with the use of smoke to impart a distinctive flavour. This process is distinct from grilling, which uses higher, direct heat for faster cooking. Barbecuing is associated with various regional styles and traditions, particularly in the Southern United States, South America, and parts of Asia.
Äppelwoikrug
English: Apple Wine Jug / Español: Jarra de Vino de manzana / Português: Jarra de vinho de maçã / Français: Cruche de vin de pomme / Italiano: Brocca di vino di Mela
Äppelwoikrug is a traditional ceramic jug used for serving and drinking Apfelwein (apple wine), a popular regional drink in the German state of Hesse, particularly around Frankfurt. The term "Äppelwoi" is the Hessian dialect for "apple wine," and "krug" means "jug" or "pitcher" in German. The Äppelwoikrug, also known as a Bembel, is characterised by its distinctive grey colour with blue hand-painted decorations, typically floral or geometric patterns.