Idk about that. I think they can be the norms and practices of a particular area. These could be based on the climate which pushes people toward a particular dietary preference. In a tropical area, the natural remedies and herbs would be unique to that region compared to a desert area in the Middle East.
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That’s not culture.
Then what is it?
Is tomato sauce part of Italians culture?
Idk maybe. Are tomatoes prevalent in that region? Is it a major staple of their diet?