10 Interesting Fact About Mediterranean Cuisine

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• Mediterranean cuisine is one of the oldest dishes in the world, with history that covers thousands of years.
• Mediterranean cuisine is known for the use of fresh and natural ingredients that are rich in nutrients, such as seeds, vegetables, and fruits.
• In some Mediterranean countries, such as Spain and Italy, lunch is considered the most important meal time on weekdays.
• Olive oil is one of the important ingredients in the Mediterranean cuisine, and is usually used as a substitute for butter or cooking oil.
• Mediterranean cuisine is known for the many delicious vegetarian dishes, such as Falafel and Hummus.
• Mediterranean cuisine is also known for the use of spices such as cumin and curry which gives a unique taste to the dish.
• Sea dishes such as fish and shrimp are also often found in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in countries bordering the sea.
• Mediterranean people often eat in groups, with food placed in the middle of the table and everyone exchanges dishes.
• In some Mediterranean countries, such as Turkey and Greece, desserts such as baklava and sweet cakes are very popular.
• One of the famous Mediterranean specialties is pizza, which originated from Italy and is now popular throughout the world.