The rise,popularity and family adaptation of Chinese Chow Mein in North America
The rise,popularity,and family adaptation of Chow Mein in North America highlight the growing spread and influence of Chinese dietary culture worldwide.In the mid-to-late 19th century,Chow Mein failed to integrate into mainstream society of North America due to racial discrimination and cultural biases against overseas Chinese by Caucasian.It was not until the late 19th century that Chow Mein became popular among other ethnic groups for its rich flavor and affordability as a result of the growth in demand for the catering in-dustry caused by the rapid economic development and the increased professionalization of society in North America.By the 1920s,because of the accumulation of wealth,increased urbanization and changing consum-er attitudes in North America,Chow Mein had became popular in Chinese eateries and even western restau-rants and cafes,gradually expanding customers from the lower class to the middle class,and sparking wide-spread interest among nutritionists,gourmets and cooking magazine columnists.Although the rise of the can-ning industry in North America had an impact on Chinese restaurants,it accidentally contributed to the family adaptation of Chow Mein in North American society during the Great Depression of the 1930s.In short,the Chinese cuisine represented by Chow Mein has facilitated the exchange and interaction between Eastern and Western food cultures with its strong inclusiveness and vitality.
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