Proposal for a conceptual framework for gastronomy literacy

An exploratory scoping review

Authors

  • Chiara Gai-Costantino UOC Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17398/3020-3635.2.183

Keywords:

gastronomy literacy, food literacy, gastronomy education, gastronomy, conceptual framework

Abstract

This article focuses on the conceptualization of “gastronomy literacy” explicitly distinguishing it from “food literacy”, which includes culinary skills (“culinary literacy”), knowledge about food and nutrients, as well as an analysis of the influence of attitudes and motivations on food choices and ecological awareness regarding the environmental impact of food production.

The concept of “gastronomy literacy” aims to broaden the perspective and understand the immense complexity of the human relationship and interaction with food. To develop a conceptual framework encompassing the cultural and identity interrelations inherent in the gastronomic approach to food, an exploratory descriptive study was conducted, based on a narrative scoping review complemented by additional studies. These studies delve into the specific characteristics of gastronomy from a learning perspective, placing the locus of control on the learner, whether a nutrition professional or an individual seeking to improve their health status through food.

Ultimately, the article adopts a multidisciplinary approach to capture the richness and complexity of the phenomenon, aiming to provide a solid foundation for future research.

 

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Author Biography

  • Chiara Gai-Costantino, UOC Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

    Dr. Chiara Gai-Costantino holds a PhD in Social Communication, specializing in nutrition and gastronomy. She is an adjunct professor in the Bachelor’s program in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and the Master’s program in Healthy and Sustainable Food at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), where she teaches courses on gastronomy, food anthropology, plant-based diets, and culinary techniques. Her research focuses on the relationship between education, cultural identity, and sustainability in food, adopting an interdisciplinary perspective that integrates knowledge from communication, gastronomy, and nutritional sciences.

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Published

2025-03-05

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Archives on Food, Culture and Nutrition

Section

Artículos

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Proposal for a conceptual framework for gastronomy literacy: An exploratory scoping review. (2025). Archives on Food, Culture and Nutrition (AFOCUN-ICAF) , 2(2), 183-214. https://doi.org/10.17398/3020-3635.2.183