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 Podi
Masala Podi is the Malayalam term for Masala Powder which is used extensively in Indian cooking, especially in Kerala, India for making curries and other foods.
Masala Podi is sometimes referred to as Garam Masala, but based on my experience Masala Podi from Kerala, India is tasting much, much better than the Garam Masala I bought in Germany.
Masala Podi is used in such dish as Egg Masala, Beef Masala. I can guarantee you that you will also love this spice (Masala) when i have tasted dishes cooked with it. I have grown to love it and I am searching for Indian stores in Bremen, Germany to find the right Masala so I can again cook my favorite Masala Beef.
Masala Podi is available in spice shops around Kerala and also available plastic bottles in groceries.
Pictures below are Masala Podi bought from a spice shops in Allepey, Kerala, India and Masala Podi in plastic bottles in supermarkets and groceries.
Caloric Surplus
Deutsch: Kalorienüberschuss / Español: Superávit calórico / Português: Superávit calórico / Français: Excédent calorique / Italiano: Surplus calorico
A caloric surplus occurs when an individual's energy intake from food and beverages exceeds their total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). This concept is fundamental in nutrition science, particularly in contexts such as muscle growth, weight management, and metabolic health. While often associated with bodybuilding or athletic performance, a caloric surplus can also result from dietary imbalances or sedentary lifestyles, leading to unintended weight gain.
Oxalate Content
Deutsch: Oxalatgehalt / Español: Contenido de oxalatos / Português: Teor de oxalatos / Français: Teneur en oxalates / Italiano: Contenuto di ossalati
The oxalate content in food refers to the concentration of oxalic acid and its salts, collectively known as oxalates, present in various plant-based and, to a lesser extent, animal-derived foods. These compounds play a significant role in human nutrition and health, particularly due to their potential to form insoluble crystals in the body, which can lead to health complications such as kidney stones. Understanding oxalate content is essential for dietary planning, especially for individuals with specific medical conditions or nutritional requirements.
Concassé
Deutsch: Concassé / Español: Concassé / Português: Concassé / Français: Concassé / Italiano: Concassé
Concassé is a French culinary term meaning "to crush or grind." In the food context, it typically refers to a preparation of tomatoes that have been peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped. This versatile technique is used in various dishes to provide a fresh, bright flavour and a slightly chunky texture.
Loofah
Deutsch: Luffa / Español: Lufa / Português: Lufa / Français: Loofah / Italiano: Luffa
Loofah in the food context refers to the edible fruit of plants in the genus Luffa, particularly the smooth loofah (Luffa aegyptiaca) and the ridged loofah (Luffa acutangula). These fruits are popular in many Asian, Middle Eastern, and African cuisines and are often cooked as vegetables when young and tender. Loofah is known for its mild flavour and sponge-like texture, which absorbs seasonings well.