Dietary characteristics of China and western countries.

1, with diverse tastes.

Because China is vast in territory and abundant in natural resources, with different climate, products, customs and habits, it has formed many flavors in its diet for a long time. There has always been a saying in China that "southern rice goes north", and the tastes are divided into "sweet in the south, salty in the north, sour in the east and spicy in the west", mainly in Bashu, Qilu, Huaiyang, Guangdong, Fujian and other places.

2. Four seasons are different

Eating according to seasons all year round is another major feature of China cooking. China has been seasoning dishes according to seasonal changes since ancient times, with strong winter and light summer; Stewed in winter and frozen in summer.

Step 3 focus on beauty

China's cooking is not only superb, but also has a tradition of paying attention to the aesthetic feeling of dishes and the harmony of color, fragrance, taste, shape and container of food. There are many ways to express the beauty of dishes. No matter carrots or cabbage hearts, they can be carved into various shapes and have a unique style, achieving a harmonious unity of color, fragrance, taste, shape and beauty, giving people a special enjoyment of a high degree of unity of spirit and material.

Step 4 pay attention to interest

China's cooking has a long history of paying attention to taste and interest. It has strict requirements not only on the color, aroma and taste of snacks, but also on their naming, taste methods, eating rhythm and interspersed entertainment.

The characteristics of western diet:

1. The systematic food classics mainly include: cooking technology, cooking culture and art, cooking science and synthesis.

2. The ups and downs of food history: Italian food is the originator of western culture, French food is the king of western culture, and American food is the upstart of western culture.

3. Exquisite cooking: strive for perfection in production, and attach importance to the cooperation between food and word of mouth, food and beauty, and food and beauty.

There are many kinds of delicious food: Italian, French, American, German, russian cuisine and so on. Famous drinks include wine, coffee and black tea.

5, colorful eating habits: daily eating habits, mainly meat, supplemented by vegetarian food; Living habits and customs, taking religion as a gift, wishing health and happiness; Social customs and habits, advocating "ladies first" and respecting women.

Baidu Encyclopedia-China Food Culture

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