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Traditional foods represent the geographical distinct environment, resources and culture of people. According to the EUROFIR “Traditional food is a food of a specific feature or features, which distinguishes it clearly from other similar products of the same category in terms of the use of “traditional ingredients” (raw materials or primary products) or “traditional composition” or “traditional type of production and/or processing method”" (Tajkarimi et al., Trends Food Sci Technol 29:116–123, 2013). It can also be simply defined as products with specific raw materials, and/or with a recipe known for a long time, and/or with a specific process (Cayot, Food Chem 102:445–453, 2007). Food is a traditional symbol of Arab hospitality. Rosenberger (1999) wrote that even when people was suffering from scarcity of food and poverty, the traditional foods was always served to travelers and guests. Nowadays, special types of traditional cuisine are usually prepared to honor guests. |
