Food diffusion refers to the spread of food items or culinary traditions from one culture or region to another. It can occur through various means like trade, migration, colonization, or globalization.
Related terms
Cultural Diffusion: Cultural diffusion is the spread of ideas, customs, technologies, etc., from one culture to another.
Globalization: Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries around the world in terms of economics, politics, culture, etc.
Transculturation: Transculturation is the blending or merging of different cultural elements resulting from prolonged contact between different cultures.