Ninth International Conference on Food Studies

Abstract

This paper focuses on cakes and their relationship with globalization. As is generally known, cheesecake became popular worldwide after it was originally brought by immigrants, and only later manufactured in enormous quantities. Its progress into a world-over favorite was very fast. Tiramisu also became popular in a short time through similar means. Cheesecake and Tiramisu make an assortment for patisseries, but this assortment will comparatively standardize without finding big differences among patisseries around the world. On the other hand, there are cakes that spread over a long period of time. One of them is Millefeuille/Napoleon. The cake is known as Millfeuille in France and Tunisia and it is known as Napoleon in Russia, America, and Poland. Moreover, a similar cake called Tompouse is widely enjoyed in Holland and a part of France. Through these examples, we are able to analyze the relationships between regions and foods. This research reveals a characteristic of each region through the specific food analyzed.