| A | B |
| culture | beliefs and social customs of a group of people |
| ethnic food | foods that are typical of a given racial, national, or religious culture |
| soul food | traditional food of the African American ethnic group |
| food norm | typical standards and patterns related to food and eating behaviors |
| food taboo | social custom prohibits the use of certain edible resources |
| kosher food | foods prepared according to Jewish dietary laws |
| values | beliefs and attitudes that are important to people |
| status food | a food that has a social impact on others |
| staple food | a mainstay food in the diet |
| technology | the application of a certain body of knowledge |
| aseptic packaging | a way of packaging that preserves quality and extends shelf life of food |