Glossary T
Tourner is pronounced "tour-nay"
Deutsch: Toxizität / Español: Toxicidad / Português: Toxicidade / Français: Toxicité / Italiano: Tossicità
Toxicity in the food context refers to the presence of harmful substances, either naturally occurring or introduced, that can pose health risks when ingested. These toxins can originate from various sources, including natural compounds in foods, environmental contaminants, food additives, or chemicals introduced during food processing. Understanding and managing toxicity in food is crucial to ensure food safety and prevent health issues related to toxic exposure.
Traami refers to a large Indian metal dish from which several people eat together at a Kashmiri feast.
Deutsch: Traditionelle Medizin / Español: Medicina tradicional / Português: Medicina tradicional / Français: Médecine traditionnelle / Italiano: Medicina tradizionale
Traditional Medicine encompasses a broad spectrum of health practices, knowledge, and beliefs that have been developed and refined over centuries within diverse cultural contexts. In the realm of food, it often intersects with dietary therapies, herbal remedies, and nutritional philosophies that prioritize holistic well-being. Unlike modern biomedical approaches, traditional medicine frequently integrates spiritual, environmental, and communal dimensions, viewing food not merely as sustenance but as a therapeutic tool.
Deutsch: Tradition
A tradition is a belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. Common examples include holidays or impractical but socially meaningful clothes (like lawyer wigs or military officer spurs), but the idea has also been applied to social norms such as greetings.