Drinking cool maubi, Meks me feel sweet, What was dat question now? What do we eat? - Benjamin Zephaniah, Vegan Delight
People of a racial, ethnic, or religious group, that originated from the same place and dispersed to different locations around the world. The African diaspora refers to the descendants of Africans who were forcibly enslaved and dispersed during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, plus those who have migrated, or sought refuge globally.
A natural process where microorganisms like bacteria or yeast break down sugars in food without oxygen. This process creates useful products (e.g. fermented milk can be made into butter, yoghurt, cheese, etc) and helps preserve food.
An organic compound present in some plant juices, in the blood and muscles of animals, and in soil. It is the commonest acidic part of fermented milk products like sour milk, cheese, and buttermilk.
The process of applying heat to food and beverages to kill pathogens and extend shelf life.
Organisms that can cause disease in humans.
A type of carbohydrate found mostly in fibre-rich fruits and vegetables. They pass through the gut and provide food for probiotics.
Bacteria and/or yeast that naturally exist in our gut and are also present in certain fermented food and drink.
A category of dough-like African or Indian staple foods made of cooked starchy vegetables and/or grains.