Category: Food anthropology

For traditional Kikuyu men, the consumption of matumbos, or intestines, was a strict taboo believed to cause weakness and cowardice. These and other cultural restrictions provide valuable insight into what food taboos did the Kikuyu community eat.

Archaeological evidence from a cave in Mozambique suggests humans were consuming wild sorghum as far back as 105,000 years ago, challenging the long-held assumption that grain consumption was a much more recent development.

According to a 2018 FAO report, 75% of individuals around the globe reported that cultural traditions significantly influence their food choices. This highlights the profound, deeply personal connection that exists between an individual's background and the food on their plate, a relationship that is far more complex than simple preference or nutrient intake.