Global cuisine

The global cuisine or world cuisine is a cuisine that is practiced around the world. A cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking that includes specific practices and traditions, often associated with a specific region, country, or culture. To become a global cuisine, a local, regional, or national cuisine must spread internationally and be commonly served around the world. There have been significant improvements and advances during the 20th century in food preservation, storage, shipping, and production, and today many countries, cities, and regions have access to their traditional cuisines and many other global cuisines.