Editorial Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Our Commitment to Quality

At Cibarious, we believe that food knowledge deserves the same rigor and care as any other form of scholarship. This editorial policy explains how we create, review, and maintain our content to ensure it meets the highest standards of accuracy, usefulness, and transparency.

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Editorial Team & Leadership

Francesco Paolo Maria Di Salvia, Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Cibarious was created and is led by Francesco Paolo Maria Di Salvia, an Italian novelist, screenwriter, and content strategist with a unique background that bridges narrative storytelling and structured data architecture.

Francesco was born in Salerno in 1982 and studied arts and sciences of performing arts at the University of Rome "La Sapienza," writing a dissertation on Dissipatio H.G. by Guido Morselli. He later graduated from the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Italy's national film school. He worked for many years as a producer, writer, and director in the Italian cinema and TV industry.

As a writer, he debuted at 19 with award-winning short stories, winning the Italian National Olympic Committee's Sports Short Story of the Year Award and the Subway Literature Award, both in 2002.

Francesco represents a unique confluence of skills: a trained storyteller with deep experience in narrative construction, combined with a passion for semantic web technologies and structured knowledge systems. This intersection of content creation and data architecture is what makes Cibarious possible: transforming cold culinary databases into engaging, useful narratives while maintaining the precision and interconnectedness of structured data.

His vision for Cibarious emerged from frustration with shallow, SEO-driven food content and a belief that ingredients deserve to be presented as both precise data points and compelling stories.

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Our Content Creation Process

1. Research & Data Collection

Every ingredient entry begins with comprehensive research:

1. Primary Sources: Academic papers, agricultural databases, culinary encyclopedias, and government food safety resources

1. Structured Data: We build a detailed JSON schema for each ingredient including taxonomy, seasonality, storage requirements, flavor profiles, and nutritional data

1. Cultural Context: Regional preparation methods, historical significance, and traditional uses

2. AI-Assisted Content Generation

We use advanced language models (including GPT, Claude, Gemini, and Kimi) to synthesize research into coherent narratives. This AI assistance allows us to:

1. Process multiple authoritative sources simultaneously

1. Identify patterns and connections across ingredients

1. Generate comprehensive first drafts more efficiently than traditional writing

1. Maintain consistency across 2,500+ ingredient entries

Why we use AI: We believe AI is a powerful tool for knowledge synthesis, but only when combined with human expertise and oversight. Our goal is not to replace human judgment but to augment it, allowing us to create more comprehensive and accurate content than either pure automation or purely manual processes could achieve.

3. Human Review & Editorial Curation

Every piece of content undergoes rigorous human review:

1. Factual Accuracy: Cross-referencing against authoritative sources

1. Practical Usefulness: Ensuring information helps real home cooks make better decisions

1. Narrative Quality: Refining tone, clarity, and engagement

1. Cultural Sensitivity: Respecting ingredient origins and traditional preparations

1. Interconnections: Building meaningful links to related ingredients and techniques

Our team reviews and approves all content before publication, with particular attention to:

1. Scientific accuracy vs. practical kitchen reality

1. Balance between data precision and narrative accessibility

1. Coherence with Cibarious's voice and mission

4. Continuous Updates & Corrections

Food knowledge evolves. Ingredient availability changes. New research emerges. We maintain our content through:

1. Regular review cycles for seasonal accuracy

1. User-reported corrections (reviewed and verified before implementation)

1. Updates based on new culinary research or techniques

1. Refinement of narratives based on user feedback

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Content Standards & Guidelines

What We Include

Factual Information:

1. Botanical/biological classification

1. Seasonality and peak availability

1. Storage and shelf life guidance

1. Preparation and cooking techniques

1. Flavor profiles and pairing suggestions

1. Nutritional highlights (general information, not medical advice)

1. Historical and cultural context

Practical Guidance:

1. How to select quality specimens at the market

1. When ingredients are at their best

1. How to adapt when substitutions are needed

1. Common preparation mistakes and how to avoid them

What We Exclude

1. Medical claims or nutritional advice (we're not doctors or dietitians)

1. Specific recipes (we focus on ingredient knowledge, not meal instructions)

1. Brand endorsements or product placements

1. Unverified folk remedies or health claims

1. Affiliate links disguised as editorial content

Handling Specialized Content

Alcoholic Ingredients: We provide factual, educational information about spirits, wines, and beers as culinary ingredients. Content is presented in an encyclopedic manner without promotion of consumption. Supplements & Functional Foods: Information is strictly educational and does not constitute medical advice. We clearly label such content with appropriate disclaimers. Potentially Allergenic Ingredients: We note common allergens but cannot guarantee completeness. Users with severe allergies should consult medical professionals.

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Transparency & Disclosure

AI Usage

We are transparent about our use of AI in content creation:

1. All content is AI-assisted but human-reviewed and approved

1. We do not publish raw AI output without editorial oversight

1. Our human team makes final decisions on accuracy, tone, and usefulness

1. AI is a tool in our process, not a replacement for human judgment

Content Attribution

1. Research sources: We synthesize information from multiple authoritative sources but do not reproduce copyrighted material

1. Original content: Our narratives are original work, even when informed by existing research

1. Cultural knowledge: We acknowledge when content draws from specific culinary traditions or regional expertise

Advertising & Sponsored Content

1. Editorial independence: Our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers

1. No affiliate links: We do not earn commissions from ingredient recommendations

1. Sponsored content: Any sponsored content (if we ever introduce it) will be clearly labeled

1. Ads: We use contextual advertising to support free access, but ads do not influence editorial decisions

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Corrections & User Feedback

We value accuracy and welcome corrections:

How to Report Issues

1. Factual errors: Contact us with source documentation

1. Missing information: Suggest additions with supporting evidence

1. Cultural context: Share regional knowledge or traditional methods

1. Practical feedback: Tell us if something doesn't work in real-world cooking

Our Response Process

1. All corrections are reviewed within 7 business days

1. Verified corrections are implemented promptly

1. Significant changes are noted in content update logs

1. We acknowledge contributors when appropriate

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Quality Control Measures

Before Publication

1. ✅ Fact-checking against multiple authoritative sources

1. ✅ Practical testing of storage and preparation guidance (where feasible)

1. ✅ Review of seasonal accuracy

1. ✅ Cross-reference with related ingredients

1. ✅ Readability and accessibility check

After Publication

1. Regular content audits for accuracy and relevance

1. Monitoring user feedback and questions

1. Updating information based on new research

1. Refining narratives for clarity and usefulness

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Editorial Independence

Cibarious maintains complete editorial independence:

1. No external parties influence our content decisions

1. We do not accept payment for ingredient coverage or prominence

1. Our ingredient selection is based on usefulness to home cooks, not commercial interests

1. We prioritize reader benefit over search engine optimization

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Data Architecture & Semantic Web

What makes Cibarious unique is our foundation in structured data. Every ingredient exists as both:

1. Structured JSON: Precise, machine-readable data that powers search, filtering, and connections

1. Narrative Content: Engaging, human-readable stories that make information accessible and useful

This dual architecture allows us to:

1. Maintain scientific precision while telling compelling stories

1. Build meaningful connections between ingredients

1. Enable advanced discovery features

1. Scale quality content efficiently

Our semantic web approach ensures that Cibarious is more than a collection of articles: it's an interconnected knowledge graph that helps you understand not just individual ingredients, but the relationships between them.

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Limitations & Disclaimers

We are honest about what we can and cannot provide:

What We Can Provide

1. Comprehensive ingredient information for home cooking

1. Practical guidance based on culinary knowledge

1. Educational content about food history and culture

1. General nutritional information

What We Cannot Provide

1. Medical, nutritional, or dietary advice

1. Allergen guarantees (always check labels and consult professionals)

1. Specific health claims about ingredients

1. Professional chef-level technical expertise

1. Regional availability guarantees (markets vary by location)

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Contact & Editorial Inquiries

General Editorial Questions: Contact page Corrections & Fact-Checking: Include ingredient name, specific issue, and supporting sources Press & Media: Inquiries about Cibarious's editorial process or methodology Partnership Inquiries: We evaluate partnerships that align with our mission and maintain editorial independence

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Commitment to Improvement

This editorial policy is a living document. As Cibarious grows, we will:

1. Refine our processes based on user feedback

1. Adapt to new technologies and methods while maintaining quality standards

1. Expand our team and expertise as needed

1. Remain transparent about how we create and maintain content

Our promise: Every ingredient entry in Cibarious represents our genuine effort to provide the most accurate, useful, and engaging food knowledge possible.

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Cibarious is committed to accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement. If you have questions about our editorial process, please don't hesitate to reach out.