Cookbook:International Food Terms

The following international food terms may be useful when reading about food and recipes from different countries.

See also:
 * Indian ingredients

Digestive Biscuits and Graham Crackers
These two items are fairly different, but are used similarly (e.g. to make crumb crusts for a cheesecake). Graham crackers are sweeter, and are available in different flavors, e.g. cinnamon, chocolate. Digestive biscuits are richer, and while slightly sweet, are often used eaten with cheese. They are also available coated on one side with milk or dark chocolate.

Chips and French Fries (Australia)
In Australia, the term "chips" is generally used, but the term "French fries" is used to describe very finely cut chips (about 1/5" across.)

Cornflour (Australia)
In Australia (and New Zealand?), cornflour is frequently made from wheat. FSANZ regulations require such cornflour to declare that it contains wheat and gluten, and it is usually described as wheaten cornflour. There are some brands of cornflour that are made from maize, however.