Template talk:Food-stub

Ideas and Suggestions for Improving the "Food-stub" Template

This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the {{Food-stub}} template and suggestions for improving articles under the "Food" category.

Purpose of the Template

The {{Food-stub}} template is intended to indicate that an article related to food, whether it’s about a specific dish, ingredient, culture, or culinary practice, is a stub and requires further expansion. Stubs typically contain limited content and need to be enriched with additional information to meet the standards of Wikipedia.

Possible Improvements to the Template

Here are a few ideas for enhancing the {{Food-stub}} template:

• Expand Categorization: The template could be expanded to include more specific categories of food, such as:
• {{Cuisine-stub}} for articles on specific cuisines
• {{Dish-stub}} for specific dishes
• {{Ingredient-stub}} for individual ingredients
• {{Food culture-stub}} for articles about food culture, traditions, and history

• Additional Parameters: We might consider adding more parameters to help clarify which area of food the stub pertains to. This could include parameters like:
• `category` (e.g., "ingredient", "dish", "cuisine")
• `importance` (e.g., low, medium, high)

• Icon: Some users may prefer using a more prominent icon, similar to other stub templates, to make the tag visually distinct.

Suggestions for Improving Food Articles

The following suggestions can help expand and improve food-related articles that are marked with the {{Food-stub}} template:

• Add Cultural Context: Many food articles can benefit from a section on the cultural significance of the dish or ingredient. This is particularly important for traditional foods, ethnic dishes, or rare ingredients.
• Include Nutritional Information: For ingredients, dishes, and drinks, nutritional details are often a key component of the article. This could include calories, macronutrients, vitamins, and other relevant nutritional facts.
• Expand History Sections: For historical food-related articles, more detailed information on the origins, development, and evolution of the dish or food item could be added.
• Add Recipes or Preparation Methods: Articles about dishes or ingredients may be expanded by including recipes or detailed preparation methods. For example, adding a section on how a dish is made, variations of the dish, and any cooking techniques can greatly improve the content.
• Include Sources: Ensure all facts are well-sourced with reliable references, especially when adding nutritional information, history, or cultural context.
• Link to Related Articles: Add links to related topics, such as other ingredients, dishes, or cuisines, to provide broader context and improve navigability.

Section for Contributors

If you're interested in contributing to the expansion of a food-related article, consider these steps:

1. Look for stubs in the and pick one that interests you.
2. Expand the article by adding information on history, preparation methods, cultural context, or nutrition.
3. Ensure the article is well-referenced by adding citations to reliable sources such as books, journals, and reputable websites.
4. Make sure the article is linked to other relevant Wikipedia articles (for example, linking a dish article to the culture or country where it originates).

Related Templates

Some food-related templates may be useful for more specific types of stubs:

• {{Ingredient-stub}} – For articles about individual ingredients.
• {{Cuisine-stub}} – For articles about cuisines from specific regions or cultures.
• {{Drink-stub}} – For articles about beverages.
• {{Recipe-stub}} – For articles focused on recipes.

Discussions and Feedback

Please feel free to add any comments, suggestions, or concerns about this template or related food articles below. Ideas for improving the template, or any other related issues, are always welcome!

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