BARCELO, Samantha G.

Christian
For most Christians, eating habits are not affected- though some will be vegetarians, usually for moral
reason, and some will refrain from eating meat on Fridays. Some sects, for instance Mormons, have
many rules and restrictions regarding eating and drinking, for sample complete abstinence from tea,
coffee and alcohol and an emphasis on wholesome eating.
Judaism (kosher)
Jewish dietary laws are known as Kashrut, and are among the most complex of all religious food
practices.
Many Jewish people practice some or all of these restrictions in various degrees.
No pork, and shellfish.
Fish is acceptable as long as it has fins and scales.
All animals with split hooves and which chew the cud (including sheep and cows)
Refrain from eating meat and dairy products at the same meal
No wine, unless its kosher wine
If meat was eaten in the same day, one must wait six hours before consuming any dairy products
Muslims
This religion has various food restrictions according to their own dietary laws, which are Halaal.
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are not allowed to eat from dawn to sunset. However
young children, pregnant women and the sick are often exempted.
As similar to other religions, it would be advisable to enquire as to what restrictions the guest has.
Carnivorous animals are not permitted.
All pork and pork products are totally forbidden.
Sea animals which do not have fins or scales are considered undesirable by some Muslims.
Alcohol in any form is not permitted.
Permissible meat other than pork can be eaten only if it is prepared in the correct way (Halaal).
Hindu
Most Hindus do not eat meat (strict Hindus are vegetarians) and none eat beef since the cow is
sacred to them.
Buddhist
Strict Buddhists are vegetarians and their dishes vary since many live in India and China, where
available foods will be different.
Balut (duck fetus egg)
A Balut is a duck embryo that is boiled alive before it hatches, then eaten from the shell. It is
commonly found in Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia and Philippines.
Surstmming (rotten fish)
Surstmming is a unique dish from northern Sweden and roughly translates to sour herring. Baltic
fish is caught in May and June and fermented for one to two months before being tinned. Once tinned
it continues to ferment for a further 6 months, after which it begins to release a range of offensive
gasses
Casu Marzu (rotten cheese)
Casu Marzu contains live insect maggots made by leaving the cheese outside until thousands of
cheese-flies lay their eggs inside. This stomach-turning delight is found almost exclusively in Sardinia,
Italy.
Tarantulas
In Cambodia, tarantulas can be barbecued, grilled, fried or served on a stick. There are apparently a
huge variety of spiders that are deep-fried across Cambodia it has long been a popular delicacy.
Snake wine

snake wine is an alcoholic beverage made with snake and rice wine (or grain alcohol). Many of
the snakes are venomous, but the ethanol makes it safe to drink. It is a traditional part of many
regional cuisines in China, and is believed to be particularly good for the health.