Food Symbols and Symbolism Page #2
This page lists all the various symbols in the Food Symbols and Symbolism category.
Symbols in this category:
Garlic
Garlic is not popular with many people, since it possesses a rather pungent aroma that can linger around long after its preparation. This smell, however, is one of the primary factors behind garlic’s symbolic meaning, and the reason it has been held in high esteem for many centuries.
Grapes
The symbolism of the grape is invariably tied to, and often overshadowed by, its fermented after-product- wine. Insofar as the two can be pried apart, this article will attempt to do so, and focus primarily on the fruit itself.
Honey
The cultural importance of honey is based, in large part, on its sweet flavor. While some symbolic meanings of this foodstuff are easy to understand, others may come as quite a surprise.
Kitemark
The Kitemark was originally conceived in 1903 as a symbol to identify products manufactured to meet British Standards' specifications. ‘Kitemark’ came from the kite shape of the graphic device which was drawn up – an uppercase B (for British) on its back, over an S (for standard), enclosed by two lines.
Maize (Corn)
For many native peoples of the Americas, maize is one of the most prominent symbols found throughout their cultures. While commonly referred to as “corn” by many people today, in this article “maize” will be used exclusively to avoid any confusion.
Mango
Juicy, sweet and a perfect messy handful, mangoes have been cultivated by humans for thousands of years. They have been a culinary staple in everything from spicy condiments to sweet pastries to alcoholic beverages, and their importance doesn’t stop there; the mango is a highly symbolic fruit, particularly in India, where it plays a role in numerous religious and cultural traditions.
Olive
Olives have been cultivated by Mediterranean peoples for at least five thousand years, and are still a major staple of cuisines in the region. This article will address not just the olive itself, but the oil produced from it and the tree from which it grows, since the symbolic meanings of all three are interconnected.
Onion
When it comes to the culinary field, onions have a very mixed reputation; on the one hand they have served as an important foodstuff for thousands of years, and their natural pungency adds distinctive flavor to many dishes. On the other hand, onions are notoriously annoying to deal with since, when cut, they release gases that cause severe eye irritation and tearing, and this is sometimes enough to turn people away from them altogether. On the symbolic front, however, these same annoyances are part the reason why onions have been so valued by cultures throughout history.
Orange (fruit)
This brightly colored citrus fruit was first cultivated in eastern Asia, and has since spread to many other parts of the world. While the fruit itself and its peel are used in a variety of culinary traditions, oranges are also imbued with several different symbolic meanings.
Orthodox Union Symbol
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (UOJCA), more popularly known as the Orthodox Union (OU), is one of the oldest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. It is best known for its kosher food preparation supervision service. Its circled-U symbol, Ⓤ, a hechsher, is found on the labels of many commercial and consumer food products.
Peach
Peaches hold an exalted status in Chinese culture, where they are strongly associated with the heavens and with eternal life.
Plum
The plum is an important symbol in parts of eastern Asia, where both the fruit and its flower carry significant meaning.
Pomegranate
The pomegranate is a fruit with a very long history, both as a culinary staple and as a cultural symbol.
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