In Ghana, Thryonomys swinderianus locally referred to as "Akrantie", "Grasscutter" and (incorrectly) " Bush rat" is a common food item. The proper common name for this rodent is "Greater Cane Rat", though actually it is not a rat at all and is a close relative of porcupines and guinea pigs that inhabit Africa, south of the Saharan Desert. [107] In 2003, the U.S. barred the import of this and other rodents from Africa because of an outbreak of at least nine human cases of monkeypox, an illness never before been seen in the Western Hemisphere. [108] Some people do not eat various specific foods and beverages in conformity with various religious, cultural, legal or other societal prohibitions. Many of these prohibitions constitute taboos. Many food taboos and other prohibitions forbid the meat of a particular animal, including mammals, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, fish, molluscs, crustaceans and insects, which may relate to a disgust response being more often associated with meats than plant-based foods. [1] Some prohibitions are specific to a particular part or excretion of an animal, while others forgo the consumption of plants or fungi. a b Gabathuler, Ursula; Zingaro, Samira (22 February 2013). "Quälerei auf Pferdefarmen"[Cruelty to horse farms] (in German). Zurich, Switzerland: Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen SRF . Retrieved 14 January 2015. This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sourcesin this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( May 2007) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)

Jains not only abstain from consumption of meat, but also do not eat root vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, radish, turnips, etc) as doing so kills the plant and they believe in ahimsa. In the hierarchy of living entities, overwintering plants such as onions are ranked higher than food crops such as wheat and rice. The ability of onions to observe the changing of the seasons and bloom in spring is believed to be an additional 'sense' absent in lower plants. The amount of bad karma generated depends on the number of senses the creature possesses and so it is thought prudent to avoid eating onions. This also means that in some North Indian traditions, effectively all overwintering plants are considered taboo.Eating Before Everyone is at the Table – It is generally expected that you do not eat dinner until everyone has arrived at the table. If the host is serving the dinner, you should wait until the host has finished serving and is sitting with you at the table before you eat. Sometimes food prohibitions enter national or local law, as with the ban on cattle abattoirs in most of India, and horse slaughter in the United States. Even after reversion to Chinese rule, Hong Kong has not lifted its ban on supplying meat from dogs and cats, created during British rule. a b c d e Harris, Martin (1997). Carole Counihan and Penny Van Esterik (ed.). "The Abominable Pig". Food and Culture. London: Routledge: 67–79.

Is Kangaroo Kosher?". Chabad.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021 . Retrieved 8 August 2021. Chewing Gum in Public – Chewing gum can be seen as low-class. It can also be associated with dirtiness because gum often ends up spat out on the streets. Kosher – Like Halal, Kosher is a set of rules about what Jewish people can and can’t eat, and how they can eat. For example, meat and dairy cannot be consumed together. Soler, Jean (1997). Carole Counihan and Penny Van Esterik (ed.). "The Semiotics of Food in the Bible". Food and Culture. London: Routledge: 55–66. The common Egyptian dish mulukhiyah, a soup whose primary ingredient is jute leaves (which did not have any other culinary purpose), was banned by the Fatimid Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah sometime during his reign (996-1021 CE). The ban applied to mulukhiyah, and also to other foodstuffs said to be eaten by Sunnis. [114] While the ban was eventually lifted after the end of his reign, the Druze, who hold Al-Hakim in high regard and give him quasi-divine authority, continue to respect the ban, and do not eat mulukhiyah of any kind to this day.Consumption of any sort of rodent, or material originating from rodents, is forbidden in Judaism [8] and Islam. Judaism strictly forbids the consumption of amphibians such as frogs. The restriction is described in Leviticus 11:29-30 and 42–43. Derivative chemical products from amphibians, as well as with other proscribed animals, must be avoided. [8] Al-Tusi, Muhammad ibn Hasan (2008). Concise Description of Islamic Law and Legal Opinions. ICAS Press. p. 394. ISBN 978-1-904063-29-2.

By Indian law, the slaughter of female cattle is banned in almost all Indian states except Kerala, West Bengal and the seven north eastern states. [28] A person involved in either cow slaughter or its illegal transportation could be jailed in many states. [29] Slaughter of cows is an extremely provocative issue for many Hindus. Simons, E.L.; Meyers, D.M. (2001). "Folklore and beliefs about the Aye aye ( Daubentonia madagascariensis)" (PDF). Lemur News. 6: 11–16. ISSN 0343-3528 . Retrieved 19 December 2012.In Islam, opinions vary as to the permissibility of horse meat. Some cite a hadith forbidding it to Muslims, but others doubt its validity and authority. Wild horses and asses are generally seen as halal while domesticated asses are viewed as forbidden. Various Muslim cultures have differed in the attitude in eating the meat. Historically, Turks and Persians have eaten the meat, while in North Africa this is rare. Mitchell, Chip (1 November 2006). "Guinea Pig: It's What's for Dinner". Christian Science Monitor . Retrieved 12 March 2007. Horse meat is forbidden by some sects of Christianity. In 732 CE, Pope Gregory III instructed Saint Boniface to suppress the pagan practice of eating horses, calling it a "filthy and abominable custom". [72] The Christianisation of Iceland in 1000 CE was achieved only when the Church promised that Icelanders could continue to eat horsemeat; once the Church had consolidated its power, the allowance was discontinued. [73] Horsemeat is still popular in Iceland and is sold and consumed in the same way as beef, lamb and pork. Kashrut, the Jewish food regulations, classify all permissible foods into three categories: meat products, dairy products, and others, which are considered to be neither (including not just vegetable products, but also fish and eggs). A meal or dish may not contain both meat and dairy products. As well, meat and fish may not be cooked together, nor fish and milk, although fish cooked with other dairy products is permitted. [ citation needed] In Irish mythology, legend recounts how Cú Chulainn, the great hero of Ulster whose name means Culann's Hound, was presented with a Morton's fork, forcing him to either break his geis (taboo) about eating dog meat or declining hospitality; Cú Chulainn chose to eat the meat, leading ultimately to his death.

In the town of Kudus on the Indonesian island of Java, there is also a taboo on eating beef, despite most people being Muslim. The reason why the people of Kudus have a taboo against eating beef is to avoid offending Hindus. Cultural, religious and food taboos are not mutually exclusive. Some cultural taboos get their cues from religions that are dominant within a cultural group. Similarly, food taboos are enforced in many religious texts. I would like to know if I am allowed to bring poppy seeds into Singapore for my baking business". Ifaq.gov.sg . Retrieved 31 August 2015. A chewing gum sales ban has been in place since 1992 in Singapore. It is currently not illegal to chew gum in Singapore, merely to import it and sell it, with certain exceptions. [30] Since 2004, an exception has existed for therapeutic, dental, and nicotine chewing gum, [31] which can be bought from a doctor or registered pharmacist. [32] Crustaceans and other seafood [ edit ] Blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus, for sale at a market in Piraeus. Eating Rabbit". islamweb.net. 29 July 2002(citing Fatwa: Jumaadaa Al-Oula. 20, 1423). {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript ( link)Some religions – including Buddhism, [116] Islam, Jainism, Rastafari movement, Baháʼí Faith, and various branches of Christianity such as the Baptists, the Pentecostals, Methodists, the Latter-day Saints, Seventh-day Adventists and the Iglesia ni Cristo – forbid or discourage the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Prystay, Cris (4 June 2004). "At Long Last, Gum Is Legal in Singapore, But There Are Strings". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660 . Retrieved 31 July 2016. Offal [ edit ] Heads, brains, trotters and tripe on sale in an Istanbul market. Kale Pache, a traditional soup made with lamb's head (including brain, eyes and tongues) and hooves in Iran. Some Chinese Buddhists discourage the consumption of beef, although it is not considered taboo. However, for Sinhalese Buddhists, it is taboo and considered to be ungrateful to kill the animal whose milk and labour provides livelihoods to many Sinhalese people.