Cultural globalization of food
How did the culture influence the food?
People also connect to their cultural or ethnic group through food patterns.
Food is often used as a means of retaining their cultural identity.
People from different cultural backgrounds eat different foods.
The areas in which families live and where their ancestors originated influence food like and dislikes..
How does globalization influence food choices?
Globalization can lead to dietary shifts away from diets high in fiber and cereals, towards diets high in sugar, refined carbohydrates, fat and animal products.
Frequently, these shifts include increasing consumption of processed foods and foods eaten outside the home..
- Culture is influenced by food through various ways such as tradition, religion and family.
These aspects are what makes us different from others and created a whole new society, as food can influence the way people eat and their religious practices.
For example, cultural globalisation brings increased diversity and greater availability of food products (Henderson, 2016). Hence, cultural globalisation can be seen as bringing a variety of different food offerings available for tourists and residents in urban destinations.
Globalisation of Food: key terms
Displaced food cultures may become indigenised or accepted as an addition to local food cultures. EG: American apple pie and British fish & chips. Displaced food cultures may mix with local food cultures. This is known as cultural hybridisation and creates new syncretic cultures.
Globalization has had a significant impact on food culture, leading to both homogenization and diversity. The spread of fast food chains, international cuisine, and fusion dishes has transformed the way we eat and think about food, creating new opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and understanding.Cultural globalization, the process by which ideas, values, and practices are spread across different cultures, has played a significant role in shaping the way we eat. With the rise of travel, migration, and technology, the exchange of culinary traditions has become more accessible than ever before.
