23 Food: a recipe for disaster

sour

to (cause to) become unpleasant or unfriendly

grilling

an occasion when someone is asked a lot of questions for a long time

half-baked

A (...) idea or plan has not been considered carefully enough

stew

to be anxious or upset about something

fair trade

a system of trading with a developing country in which a good price is paid for their exports, and the people who produce the goods have good working conditions and are paid a fair wage

convenience food

food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily

welfare

physical and mental health and happiness, especially of a person

unprocessed

not having had any sort of chemical or industrial treatment in order to preserve it, or improve its taste or appearance

vegan

a person who does not eat or use any animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese, or leather

preservative

a chemical used to stop food from decaying

gluten-free

containing no gluten (= a protein contained in wheat and some other grains)

free-range

relating to or produced by farm animals that are allowed to move around outside and are not kept in cages

whole food

food that has not had any of its natural features taken away or any artificial substances added

additive

a substance that is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance or to keep it fresh and stop it from decaying

wholesome

good for you, and likely to benefit you physically, morally, or emotionally