Moldova is a rich country with fertile soil; the favorable natural and climatic situation favors to the growth of grapes, fruits and numerous vegetables which bring a unique flavor in Moldovan cuisine. Moldovan cuisine maintained some influences; you can find some Greek elements, Mediterranean characteristics such as yeast, vegetable oils, spicy sauces, preparing food with wine; Turkish influences are shown by the tendency to prepare mutton meat; and all these influences improved the Moldovan cuisine. Traditional cuisine of Moldova is based on crop such as corn, wheat, rice, potatoes and other cereals; as for meat people from Moldova prefer poultry, pork and beef.