what is organic food movement ?
food produces without chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides
felt as if its healthier to avoid chemicals used in conventional farming
organic foods available in supermarkets and specialty organic shops
what are food subcultures?
A group of people (usually a minority) who have a different view from the majority of the population/community- about what food should be purcahsed and consumed
trends in food practices: plant-based eating
-Plant-based eating is a rapidly growing food trend -restaurants offering diverse, flavorful plant-based meals
-Over 250 plant-based meat alternatives are available in Aussie supermarkets with retail growth of 46% between 2019-2020
-The plant-based revolution has led to more products suitable for vegans, and plant-based milk and cheese are gaining popularity due to health, ethical, and environmental concerns.
‘on trend’ ingredients: fusion food
-Australia’s multicultural society has led to the
fusion of food flavours from different overlapping
cultures
-Fusion food combines contrasting traditions,
techniques and flavours from around the world in 1 dish
e.g. -Miso, a Japanese flavouring ingredient, is
becoming a staple ingredient in many pantries and is
used to add a delicious umami flavour to vegetables,
fish and meats and some baked sweet goods.
-Spices
that are becoming increasingly popular are ghost
peppers from India, sambal from South-East Asia,
gochujang from Korea, and harissa, sumac and dukkah
from North Africa.
does Australia have its own unique cusisne?
Australia has its own flavors and foods, but not necessarily cuisine as most of the contemporary dishes that are served today all have influences from dishes all around the world such as Asia and Europe
