Here are the 50 things that make you a true ‘foodie’ – do you make the list?

YOU know you're a ‘foodie’ if you travel to another country or city purely for the cuisine and spend the majority of your paycheck on dining out, according to research.

A study of 2,000 adults revealed the top 50 foodie indicators, including importing ingredients from outside the UK, knowing different cuts of meat and having eaten at a Michelin starred restaurant.

Understanding terms such as ‘folding’, ‘searing’ and ‘braising’, as well as cooking from scratch whenever possible, also featured on the list.  

Of those polled three quarters said they simply ‘love’ food and 38 per cent believe they have the true characteristics of a ‘foodie’.

The research was commissioned by which owns a portfolio of delivery-only brands inspired by street food.

The study also found three in five relate certain foods or meals to memories, including holidays, their parents and school years.

Anton Soulier, Founder and CEO of Taster, said: “It’s clear that being a ‘foodie’ isn’t one size fits all.

“It’s interesting to see this research uncovering all the things that make us all so passionate about food and the memories food can evoke.

“The past few years have transformed the nation’s relationship with food and takeaway deliveries.

“We want to celebrate quality cooking, great taste and adventurous ingredients, as well as encourage the nation to try dishes and cuisines they may not have even heard of.

“And why just pick one cuisine when you have the ability to try as many as you want, street food style, delivered to your door?”

The study also found nearly three quarters believe it’s important to try different foods from various cuisines in order to expand their palate, make meals more exciting and learn different cooking techniques.

A further 27 per cent have tried to recreate their favourite street food dish at home, with 38 per cent claiming such foods are always full of exciting flavours.

And 45 per cent agreed street food allows them to try various cuisines from all around the world, according to the OnePoll.com figures.

Four in 10 claim food and travel go hand in hand and, before visiting a new city or country, 31 per cent research the best eateries to visit beforehand - 29 per cent even look at menus.

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In terms of spending habits, during a typical month, British adults spend an average of £70.36 dining out at restaurants and cafes, £57.61 on takeaways and £56.05 buying food at markets and street stalls.

Londoners spend more than any other region, including £96.19 on eating out and £82.60 on takeaways.

Londoners also identify as the biggest foodies regionally and believe more than others up and down the country that social plans should always revolve around food.

In the UK, Taster is currently live across London, Manchester and Brighton with plans to expand nationwide in 2022. Visit Taster.com for more information.

Anton added: “The first time I really fell in love with street food was when I travelled to Vietnam in 2008.

“I became obsessed with Phở and it led me to discover new flavours.

“This trip was also around the same time I started dreaming of creating a food business, so it was a great inspiration."