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Food diversity studies give Aggies taste of different cultures, religions

Writer: Paul Schattenberg, 210-859-5752, paschattenberg@ag.tamu.edu Contacts: Dr. Jeff Savell, 979-845-3992, j-savell@tamu.edu Ray Riley, 979-845-5651, r-riley@tamu.edu Dr. Mian Riaz, 979-845-2774, mnriaz@tamu.edu Dr. Stephen Talcott, 979-862-4056, stalcott@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – Students at Texas A&M University in College Station are getting a taste of other cultures by learning about diverse foods, including those considered “fitting and proper” for various religious and ethnic groups. “Kosher and halal are terms that apply to foods deemed acceptable to and properly prepared for adherents to Jewish and Muslim faiths, respectively,” said Dr. Jeff Savell, distinguished professor of animal science, Texas… Read More →