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.
Spiciness
Deutsch: Schärfe / Español: picor / Português: ardência / Français: piquant / Italiano: piccantezza
The perception of spiciness is a sensory experience that transcends cultures and cuisines, playing a pivotal role in gastronomy, physiology, and even psychology. It arises from the interaction between chemical compounds—primarily capsaicinoids—and specialized receptors in the human body, creating a sensation often described as heat or burning. This phenomenon, though universally recognized, varies widely in interpretation and tolerance across individuals and societies.
Myrtaceae
Deutsch: Myrtengewächse / Español: Mirtáceas / Português: Myrtaceae / Français: Myrtacées / Italian: Myrtacee
Myrtaceae is a botanical family commonly known as the myrtle family, comprising a significant number of aromatic plants, many of which have important culinary applications. These plants are notable for their essential oils and have a variety of uses in the food industry, particularly as spices, flavourings, and beverages. Some well-known genera within this family include Myrtus, Syzygium, and Eucalyptus.
Fruit-Flavored Gelato
Deutsch: Eis mit Fruchtgeschmack / Español: Gelato con sabor a fruta / Português: Gelato com sabor de fruta / Français: Gelato aux fruits / Italiano: Gelato al gusto di frutta
Fruit-Flavored Gelato in the food context refers to a type of Italian ice cream known as gelato, characterized by its dense texture, rich flavor, and lower fat content compared to traditional ice cream. Fruit-flavored gelato is made with a base of milk (and sometimes cream), sugar, and natural flavorings from fresh fruits, fruit juices, or fruit purees. The result is a refreshing, smooth, and intensely flavored frozen dessert that highlights the natural sweetness and tartness of the fruit used in its creation.