Food is broadly defined as food that is uniquely attractive in terms of taste, taste, appearance, etc., and that brings pleasure to the enjoyment and sensory experience. The following is a detailed description of the definition of food from different angles:
In short, food is defined as multidimensional, not only to meet the basic needs of survival, but also as a pursuit of the quality of life, a combination of elements such as taste, vision, culture, emotion and so on, which can bring to people the pleasure and satisfaction of their body and body。
Classification coverage
By cooking
Classification by consumption scenario
Research methods
Law on historical and cultural research
Act on scientific research in nutrition
Cooking scientific research act
Food culture broadcast
The ancient book of agronomy, quimin, documents nearly 300 food items and vegetables, making it a “foodbook” in the eyes of many readers. Qing dynasty, china's foodstuff book, is the first comprehensive and systematic summary of chinese cooking achievements, documenting over 300 snacks that were prevalent throughout the north and south of china during the kanlong era. It is an extremely valuable cultural heritage that has spread widely over the last 300 years。
A special programme entitled " walking through china " (second season), carried out by the central radio and television centre, the chinese-language global programme centre, " 100-city topshows " (second season), takes the food culture as an entry point and actively explores new paths for deeper integration through model innovation, cultural empowerment and industry。
According to a 2026 survey conducted by the social research centre of the chinese youth newspaper, 90. 7 per cent of the young people interviewed felt that the consumption of good food stimulated the interest of young people in exploring the chinese food culture. The survey showed that 62. 7 per cent of the youth interviewed considered good food to be an indispensable source of happiness, 57. 4 per cent felt good food to be a link between people and emotions, and 55. 3 per cent felt that it was a window of understanding of different geographical cultures and histories. Many young people have a strong interest in the geographical culture and historical traditions behind the foods by eating local foods。
Food is an important symbol of the international spread of chinese culture, which is increasingly diversified. Building bridges of dialogue among civilizations and cultures through experiential narratives。
