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Delve into open datasets and help unveil the secrets of culinary history
Whether you’re a data enthusiast, or simply a student with a keen interest in food and history, your contribution can make a significant difference. Join us in this exciting exploration and contribute to a richer understanding of our culinary heritage.
As we delve into the fascinating world of culinary data, we invite the whole EPFL community to join us in unearthing insights that can shed light on our food heritage. Our datasets are not just numbers and facts – they are narratives about our ancestors, the food they ate, their cooking methods, and the cultural and historical events that shaped their recipes and culinary practices.
Data from historical cookbooks can be a treasure trove for researchers. By analyzing ingredients, techniques, and dietary recommendations across time periods and regions, we can learn about past cultures, food availability, and even health trends. Imagine combining this information with data on non-communicable diseases, like heart disease or diabetes. This could reveal correlations between historical diets and the prevalence of certain illnesses. Furthermore, looking at recipe changes alongside climate data like droughts or floods can shed light on how people adapted their meals during times of scarcity or abundance. This interdisciplinary approach offers a fascinating glimpse into how food culture interweaves with health and environmental challenges throughout history.
Join us in this exciting exploration and contribute to a richer understanding of our culinary heritage. Find below a selection of datasets:
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