Contemporary Indonesian Spice Routes in North Globe Market and The Existence of Traditional Food

Tobing, Melati Mediana and Octavia, Lestari and Hutabarat, Leonard F. (2025) Contemporary Indonesian Spice Routes in North Globe Market and The Existence of Traditional Food. In: IFSR 2023 PROCEEDINGS. Publish Partner, pp. 317-326. ISBN 3031-5034

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Abstract

Indonesia’s spices have been featured commodities in the modern market for centuries. The contemporary market has changed significantly since maritime trade was introduced. People living in the northern hemisphere can quickly obtain spices from the southern hemisphere. The availability of those spices makes the serving of Indonesian and other Asian dishes easier because of the similar spices. Every traditional cuisine with the right spice will present an authentic flavor, which can become a cultural symbol. This research design uses a qualitative approach by involving northern trade experts such as Canada, along with interviewing local users about the existence of Indonesia and Southeast Asia countries related to the spices used, such as pepper, cloves and others. The results of this research will give a contemporary perspective about spice routes: how the hustle and bustle of the spice trade in the 15th-century in the ports of The Archipelago still continues with huge market potential in North America. keyword: Cultural exchange; Contemporary; Gastro diplomacy; Global encounters; Natural diversities; Seafaring and trading routes; Spice routes.

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