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.
List of Fish: Translation from Malayalam to English
Deutsch: Liste der Fische / Español: Lista de Peces / Português: Lista de Peixes / Français: Liste des Poissons / Italiano: Elenco dei Pesci /
Here is the alphabetic list of fish which is common in Kerala, India translated from Malayalam to English.
Malayalam is the language used in Kerala, India.
Below are some of interesting photos of village life in Kerala and photos of assorted fish common in Kerala.
LIST OF FISH IN MALAYALAM TO ENGLISH
Aakoli – Silver Moony
Aiyla – Mackerel
Aiykoora – King Fish / Wahoo / King Mackarel
Avoli – Pomfret
Kadal Kuthira - Sword Fish
Kannambu – Mullet
Kannava – Squid
Kari Meen – Pearl Spot/ Green Chromide
Killi Meen – Threadfin bream
Kolaan – Garfish or Pipefish
Koori/Vaari – Mystus
Kora / Kaala – Salmon
Kozhuva – Indian Anchovy
Mathi/Chaala – Sardine
Mushi – Silurus/Cat Fish
Netholi – Anchovy
Ney Meen – Seer Fish / Queen Fish
Nangu – Sole Fish
Paalla – Surgeon Fish
Parava - False trevally
PooMeen – Milk Fish
Rohu – Reba
Sheelavu – Barracuda
Thilopia/Kerala Karimeen – Tilapia
Thirandi – Stingray
Vaalla – Wallago / Knife Fish
Varaal – Snake Head
Vatta - Bluefin trevally
Personal Note:
Kerala, India was one of the places I visited and India and to live there for a month and see their culture, particularly their food made me so curious about everything about their cuisine and food (dishes) and drinks.
Below is a picture of a fish market in Allepey, Kerala, India. Although there are some raodside makeshift fish markets and fish peddlers using bikes
Equipment Maintenance
Deutsch: Gerätewartung / Español: Mantenimiento de equipos / Português: Manutenção de equipamentos / Français: Maintenance des équipements / Italiano: Manutenzione delle attrezzature
Equipment Maintenance in the food industry refers to the systematic processes and procedures implemented to ensure the optimal performance, safety, and longevity of machinery and tools used in food production, processing, and packaging. It encompasses preventive, predictive, and corrective measures designed to minimize downtime, comply with hygiene standards, and uphold product quality. Given the stringent regulatory requirements and the critical role of equipment in food safety, maintenance practices must align with international standards such as ISO 22000 and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).
Castagnaccio
Deutsch: Kastanienkuchen / Español: Castagnaccio / Português: Castanhas em bolo / Français: Castagnaccio / Italiano: Castagnaccio
Castagnaccio is a traditional Italian chestnut flour cake with roots in the rural cuisine of Tuscany and other chestnut-growing regions. Characterized by its dense, moist texture and minimalistic ingredient list, it exemplifies the resourcefulness of peasant cooking, where locally available ingredients were transformed into nourishing dishes. Unlike conventional cakes, it contains no leavening agents, relying instead on the natural properties of chestnut flour and the addition of water or milk to achieve its distinctive consistency.
French Classic Sauces
French Classic Sauces are prevalent in French cooking. They are used not only as toppings for simple cooked foods, like grilled meat or steamed vegetables, but also as ingredients within other recipes.