The effects and contributions of Byzantine cuisine to modern Istanbul cuisine
Abstract Istanbul cuisine has a rich and unique gastronomic identity shaped by the interaction of many cultures throughout history. This study aims to systematically examine the effects of Byzantine cuisine, which is often overlooked in the literature, on Istanbul cuisine. While existing studies foc...
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| description | Abstract Istanbul cuisine has a rich and unique gastronomic identity shaped by the interaction of many cultures throughout history. This study aims to systematically examine the effects of Byzantine cuisine, which is often overlooked in the literature, on Istanbul cuisine. While existing studies focus on the Central Asian and Ottoman heritage, the role of Byzantine cuisine has been addressed in a limited way, and a comprehensive analysis has been lacking. The study aims to fill the literature gap in this field by revealing that Byzantine cuisine is an important building block in Istanbul's gastronomic identity in terms of historical continuity, cultural transmission, and diversity. This study employed a systematic literature review to establish a conceptual framework and identify gaps in existing research. Semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted to gather in-depth information on Byzantine culinary heritage, and the resulting data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. This methodological approach offered an interdisciplinary perspective, ensuring data integrity in the field of historical gastronomy research. The findings were classified under three main impact themes (cultural heritage, social continuity, and geographical-strategic impact) and five contribution headings. Particularly, contributions to food diversity and the enrichment of culinary culture were highlighted. The results provide an interdisciplinary contribution to historical gastronomy and cultural heritage studies. Overall, Byzantine cuisine has a significant impact and contribution to Istanbul cuisine in terms of diversity, cultural heritage, and culinary culture. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-527d649744da4aae9ff833a8895444222025-08-20T02:06:27ZengSpringerDiscover Food2731-42862025-06-015112910.1007/s44187-025-00486-4The effects and contributions of Byzantine cuisine to modern Istanbul cuisineMurat Doğan0Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Istanbul Gelisim UniversityAbstract Istanbul cuisine has a rich and unique gastronomic identity shaped by the interaction of many cultures throughout history. This study aims to systematically examine the effects of Byzantine cuisine, which is often overlooked in the literature, on Istanbul cuisine. While existing studies focus on the Central Asian and Ottoman heritage, the role of Byzantine cuisine has been addressed in a limited way, and a comprehensive analysis has been lacking. The study aims to fill the literature gap in this field by revealing that Byzantine cuisine is an important building block in Istanbul's gastronomic identity in terms of historical continuity, cultural transmission, and diversity. This study employed a systematic literature review to establish a conceptual framework and identify gaps in existing research. Semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted to gather in-depth information on Byzantine culinary heritage, and the resulting data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. This methodological approach offered an interdisciplinary perspective, ensuring data integrity in the field of historical gastronomy research. The findings were classified under three main impact themes (cultural heritage, social continuity, and geographical-strategic impact) and five contribution headings. Particularly, contributions to food diversity and the enrichment of culinary culture were highlighted. The results provide an interdisciplinary contribution to historical gastronomy and cultural heritage studies. Overall, Byzantine cuisine has a significant impact and contribution to Istanbul cuisine in terms of diversity, cultural heritage, and culinary culture.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00486-4Modern Istanbul cuisineByzantine cuisineOttoman cuisineFood cultureGastronomy |
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| title | The effects and contributions of Byzantine cuisine to modern Istanbul cuisine |
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| title_full_unstemmed | The effects and contributions of Byzantine cuisine to modern Istanbul cuisine |
| title_short | The effects and contributions of Byzantine cuisine to modern Istanbul cuisine |
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| topic | Modern Istanbul cuisine Byzantine cuisine Ottoman cuisine Food culture Gastronomy |
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