The diffusion of cuisines refers to the spread or dissemination of culinary traditions from one region or culture to another. This happens through various means such as migration, trade, tourism, and globalization.
Related terms
Cultural Appropriation: The adoption or borrowing elements from one culture by members of another culture without understanding or respecting its significance.
Fusion Cuisine: A type of cuisine that combines elements from different culinary traditions into an innovative blend.
Slow Food Movement: An international movement advocating for traditional cooking methods and local ingredients in opposition to fast food and standardized cuisine.