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.
Maturation
Deutsch: Reifung / Español: Maduración / Português: Maturação / Français: Maturation / Italiano: Maturazione
Maturation in the food context refers to the process through which certain foods, such as cheese, wine, or meats, develop their desired flavours, textures, and aromas over time. This typically involves controlled environmental conditions like temperature, humidity, and airflow. During maturation, biological and chemical reactions occur that improve the quality, taste, and even the nutritional profile of the food.
Navel
Deutsch: Bauchnabel / Español: ombligo / Português: umbigo / Français: nombril / Italiano: ombelico
The navel is a prominent anatomical feature located on the abdomen, marking the former attachment site of the umbilical cord in mammals. It serves as a biological remnant of prenatal development and varies in appearance across individuals. Beyond its physiological role, the navel holds cultural, aesthetic, and even symbolic significance in various societies.
International Bitterness Unit
Deutsch: IBU (Internationale Bittereinheiten) / Español: IBU (Unidades Internacionales de Amargor) / Português: IBU (Unidades Internacionais de Amargor) / Français: IBU (Unités Internationales d'Amertume) / Italiano: IBU (Unità Internazionali di Amarezza)
IBU (International Bitterness Unit) is a measurement used in the food and beverage industry, especially in brewing, to quantify the bitterness of beer. Bitterness in beer primarily comes from hops, specifically the alpha acids present in the plant, which are extracted during the brewing process.
Abdomen
Deutsch: Bauch / Español: Abdomen / Português: Abdômen / Français: Abdomen / Italian: Addome
In the food context, abdomen generally refers to the edible midsection of certain animals, particularly seafood such as Crustaceans (e.g., shrimp, lobsters, and crabs) and some insects. This part of the body is often considered a delicacy due to its tender and flavorful meat.