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.
Juiciness
Deutsch: Saftigkeit, Español: Jugosidad, Português: Suculência, Français: Jutosité/Moelleux, Italiano: Succosità
Juiciness in the food context is not an edible food item but a sensory attribute that describes the perception of moisture within a solid or semi-solid food during mastication (chewing). It is a highly valued characteristic, especially in meat, poultry, and fruits, as it is intrinsically linked to flavor, tenderness, and overall palatability.
Tenderness
Deutsch: Zartheit / Español: Ternura / Português: Maciez / Français: Tendreté / Italiano: Tenerezza
Tenderness in the food context refers to the quality of a food item, particularly meat, that determines how easily it can be chewed and enjoyed. It is influenced by factors such as muscle composition, fat content, cooking methods, and marination. Tender meat or food has a soft texture and is often more desirable due to its pleasant mouthfeel and ease of digestion.
Deli
Deutsch: Feinkost/Deli/Delikatessenladen, Español: Delicatessen, Português: Charcutaria/Delicatessen, Français: Charcuterie/Traiteur/Deli, Italiano: Salumeria/Delicatessen
Deli in the food context is a common shortened form of delicatessen, which primarily refers to two related concepts:
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A Store/Establishment: A retail store specializing in the sale of high-quality, often imported or specialty prepared foods. These items typically include fine cheeses, cured meats, unusual condiments, olives, baked goods, and prepared salads.
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A Type of Food: The prepared foods themselves, especially sliced cold cuts and sandwich fillings (often called "deli meats"), such as pastrami, corned beef, bologna, ham, and various salamis.
Smoking
Deutsch: Räuchern / Español: Ahumado / Português: Defumação / Français: Fumage / Italiano: Affumicatura
Smoking in the food context refers to the culinary technique of exposing food to smoke produced by burning wood, herbs, or other organic materials. This method imparts a distinct smoky flavor, alters the food’s texture, enhances preservation, and contributes to the development of complex aromas. Smoking is used globally in both traditional and modern cooking.