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Why does Europe taste bland?
That is a big reason as to why is European food not spicy. Until the exchange of foods across cultures and counties, they wouldn’t have had access to those spices. When people ask why is European food so bland, they usually mean why it isn’t spicy. Trying different traditional foods is about trying that culture.
Does food taste better in Europe?
From personal preference and culture to federal regulations, it’s clear European food is healthier and more nutritious, which results in better taste. If Americans want to reflect this healthier diet, they need to exercise savvy shopping and clever cooking.
Why does produce taste better in Europe?
Inevitably, the need for produce to be available 24/7 means that the produce we’re eating has been picked long before it has ripened. The difference is that Europeans will often demand and pay for the better quality products due to high standards related to the food they eat.
Why didn’t Europe have spices?
Several reasons: They didn’t have anything viable to start with. Spices imported to Europe were months or years old by the time they got there. While many spices technically are or contain seeds (black pepper, nutmeg), they were in no shape to plant by the time they got there.
Why is Western food so unhealthy?
“The biggest features [of a Western diet] are overconsumption of over-refined sugars, highly refined and saturated fats, animal protein and a reduced intake of plant-based fibers,” says Ian Myles, from the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Why does beef taste different in Europe?
Yes European raised beef does taste differently because it is mainly grass fed–as I understand–but this is USDA grain or grass fed beef and should taste like what you get in the USA at the better restaurants.
What is a typical breakfast in Europe?
In most European countries, a staple of breakfast is breads. Usually simple bread, just a slice of a nice rustic or bakery loaf. Pastries, cold and hot, are also common breakfast items. Porridges and cereals have become quite common, though breakfast cereals are usually plain rather than sweet.
Why is there no spicy food in Europe?
In Europe they were not available so the food was bland. When people develop a taste for bland food it is not easy to switch over to a diet with spicy food, hence why Europe still has pretty bland food even though it would be relatively easy to import sufficient peppers etc to spice the food up.
Why don’t we grow produce like in Europe?
We have the ability to grow produce that is just as delicious as what’s grown in Europe. It’s just that we choose not to. It all comes down to differences in culture and preference. In Italy, France, and other parts of Europe, taste reigns supreme.
Should you buy European-tasting fruits and vegetables?
As more people express willingness to buy abnormally shaped fruits and vegetables, hopefully that will extend to smaller-than-usual produce with richer flavor as well, and supermarkets will respond. In the meantime, it’s possible to seek out European-tasting produce from small-scale growers at farmers’ markets and CSA shares.
What are European foods?
3) European foods (and those of the Americas and Australia) include an array of different cuisines. As is true around the world, these developed from the foods that were available each region and later evolved to include ingredients such as spices that might be imported through the various trade routes.