01476nas a2200181   4500000000100000000000100001000000100002008004100003100001200044700001200056700001000068245005100078856011800129300001200247490000900259520101300268022001301281       2023                            d1 aG. Tian1 aG. Chen1 aY. Li00aThe food culture of ethnic minorities in China  uhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85148996516&partnerID=40&md5=10533260c7d60a30f3a603155d97b083  a121-1380 v20233 aEach of China’s 55 different ethnic minorities has its unique diet and customs with special ethnic character and historical tradition in the content and form of “eating” and “drinking.” In the composition of the Chinese diet, the diet and customs of ethnic minorities are an essential part. Chinese food enjoys a worldwide reputation, directly related to the fact that people of all ethnic groups living in the same region can learn from each other in terms of diet and customs and learn from each other’s strengths to compensate for their weaknesses. It provides a good guarantee for improving the physical quality and health of all ethnic groups in China. The ethnic minorities have notable differences in the source and composition of food, processing and use of cooking utensils, cooking and eating customs, and etiquette. The dishes are rich and colorful, and the dietary concepts are in full bloom. The tastes and habits are various, and the customs and styles of hospitality are different.  a00348198