Abstract
Dutch food history is often limited to descriptions of socio-economic circumstances and food practices. Much can be gained from examining the impact of cultural values on consumption. Among such values are inhibitions regarding convenience and a great concern for nutrition and health, two features that influenced the popularity of ready-made meals in the Netherlands during the 1950s and 1960s, despite manufacturers’ efforts. These canned, jarred, freeze-dried and frozen products suffered the consequences of a requirement imposed on housewives: carefully prepared, nutritious meals for their families, day in, day out.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-153 |
Number of pages | 31 |
Journal | Food & History |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Ready meals
- Cultural Values
- Food choice
- Convenience food
- cultural history
- Housewife
- Nutrition
- Netherlands
- Canned food
- Frozen food