Feeding

Definition of food pyramid

The term pyramid comes from the Latin word pyrămis, in turn derived from the Greek pyramís. The first meaning of the concept mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to the geometric body that has a polygon as a base and that has triangular faces that meet at the same point (the vertex). The […]

Definition of genetically modified food

The concept of genetically modified food is often used today. To understand precisely what it refers to, it is important to analyze the terms that make up the expression. A food is a substance that nourishes: it is what a living being ingests to survive since, due to its characteristics, it allows it to maintain or […]

Definition of arepa

The etymology of arepa leads us to the cumanagoto erepa, which can be translated as “corn.” The term refers to different gastronomic preparations according to the region. At a general level, arepa is a type of tortilla or bread that is made with corn flour. Its ingredients and preparation vary depending on the […]

Definition of anise

Anise is a term that comes from the French anis, in turn derived from the Latin anīsum. This word, meanwhile, comes from the Greek ánnēson. The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to a plant from the umbelliferous family group. In any case, it is also called anise […]

Definition of caper

The word caper had a long etymological journey before reaching our language. It comes from the Hispanic Arabic alkappárra, in turn derived from the Latin cappăris. This Latin word, meanwhile, finds its origin in the Greek kápparis. A caper is called a plant that belongs to the family group of Caparidaceae. Scientific name […]

Definition of fenugreek

The etymology of fenugreek takes us to the late Latin fenugraecum or fenograecum, which can be translated as “Greek hay.” The term refers to a plant also known as fenugreek, whose scientific name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Fenugreek or fenugreek is part of the papilionaceae family group. Consequently, it is an angiosperm species: it is […]

Definition of carom

In the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) eight meanings of the term carom are mentioned. The first of them refers to the fruit produced by the tree known as carambolero or carambolo. This fruit, yellowish in color, is characterized by the ridges it presents. Due to its particular shape, when cut in a […]

Definition of bourbon

Bourbon is a term of English origin that the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) includes in its dictionary. The word comes from Bourbon County, which is located in the state of Kentucky (United States). Bourbon is a type of whiskey or whiskey that was born in the American South. It is a […]

Definition of sodium benzoate

Sodium benzoate is a chemical compound also known as sodium benzoate, soda benzoate or E211. It is generally used as a food preservative, making it a food additive. It is important to mention that these additives have no nutritional value and are not a meal on their own. […]

Definition of cocada

The notion of cocada can refer to different types of food preparations that are made from coconut. Coconut, meanwhile, is a tree also known as a coconut tree and the fruit of this plant. The coconut, due to its size and shape, resembles the melon due to its appearance. In […]