Portal:Food

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Portal:Food

Portal:Food (pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrtəl/ /fuːd/) is a comprehensive gateway that provides access to a wide range of information and resources related to food and nutrition.

Etymology

The term "portal" originates from the Latin word "portālis", which refers to a gateway or entrance. The word "food" comes from the Old English "fōda", which has a base meaning of "nourishment".

Definition

A Portal is a web-based platform that collects information from different sources and presents them in a unified way. In the context of food, a food portal would provide information about various aspects of food including its nutritional content, recipes, safety measures, preservation techniques, and more.

Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. It is usually of plant or animal origin and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals.

Related Terms

  • Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
  • Recipe: A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required.
  • Food Safety: Scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illness.
  • Food Preservation: The process of treating and handling food to stop or slow down food spoilage, loss of quality, edibility, or nutritional value.

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