Food and eating habits
How people eat in Jamaica
50 indicators exploring everyday meals, ingredients and food culture. Information is completed progressively from documented evidence.
0 of 50 indicators with documented information
Not all data are comparable: food supply, purchases and intake are different measures. Check the period, population and method for each finding. Qualitative descriptions do not establish percentages or amounts.
Timing and company
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| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Meal times | Awaiting research |
| Meals per day | Awaiting research |
| Meal duration | Awaiting research |
| Daily energy distribution | Awaiting research |
| Weekdays and weekends | Awaiting research |
| Eating at home and away | Awaiting research |
| Cooking frequency | Awaiting research |
| Eating together | Awaiting research |
Pantry and recipes
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| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Most consumed ingredients | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Ingredient prevalence in recipes | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Cereals and plant foods
0/6
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Cereals and cereal products | Awaiting research |
| Bread | Awaiting research |
| Pulses | Awaiting research |
| Vegetables | Awaiting research |
| Fruit | Awaiting research |
| Potatoes, roots and tubers | Awaiting research |
Protein foods
0/5
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Meat | Awaiting research |
| Fish and seafood | Awaiting research |
| Eggs | Awaiting research |
| Milk and dairy products | Awaiting research |
| Protein sources | Awaiting research |
Fats, flavours and condiments
0/3
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Cooking fats | Awaiting research |
| Herbs and spices | Awaiting research |
| Sauces and condiments | Awaiting research |
Meal composition
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| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Breakfast composition | Awaiting research |
| Main meal composition | Awaiting research |
| Dinner composition | Awaiting research |
| Appetisers and snacks | Awaiting research |
| Desserts and sweets | Awaiting research |
| Portion sizes | Awaiting research |
Techniques and equipment
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| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Cooking techniques | Awaiting research |
| Vegetable preparation | Awaiting research |
| Food preservation | Awaiting research |
| Fermented foods | Awaiting research |
| Kitchen equipment | Awaiting research |
Drinks
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| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Everyday drinks | Awaiting research |
| Coffee and tea preparation | Awaiting research |
| Drinks with meals | Awaiting research |
Nutrition and dietary patterns
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| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Energy and nutrients | Awaiting research |
| Salt and sugars | Awaiting research |
| Dietary patterns | Awaiting research |
Shopping, prices and waste
0/7
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Food expenditure | Awaiting research |
| Cost of a common basket | Awaiting research |
| Cost of specific meals | Awaiting research |
| Grocery shopping locations | Awaiting research |
| Shopping frequency | Awaiting research |
| Prepared food and delivery | Awaiting research |
| Household food waste | Awaiting research |
Seasons and celebrations
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| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Seasonal produce | Awaiting research |
| Celebration food | Awaiting research |
Coverage in progress
The editorial guide for this country is in preparation. You can already explore its recipes; regional attributions are added when documented.
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Places and communities
One country, many cuisines
An initial selection of regions to explore. Culinary boundaries may differ from administrative divisions.
Portland: Boston y su entorno
Costa sur
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Recipes connected with Jamaica
Each recipe documents one version. Geographic associations do not imply an exclusive origin.
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
Chicken marinated with herbs and spices, browned, then stewed until tender in a dark, savory sauce. Serves 4; preparation times are estimates.
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Spicy chicken with a lime, spice and soy sauce marinade, roasted in the oven. Serves 6; estimated preparation time is 15 minutes and cooking time is 45 minutes.
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Jamaican Escovitch Fish
Whole fried fish topped with a tangy mix of carrot, onion, bell pepper, garlic and Scotch bonnet chilli. Serves 4; preparation times are estimates.
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Jamaican Gizzada
Jamaican crisp pastry cases filled with sweet, spiced coconut. The quantities make approximately 8 servings; hands-on time and serving size are estimates.
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Jamaican Festival
Lightly sweet Jamaican rolls made with flour, cornstarch, and nutmeg, fried until golden. Makes 4 servings; times are estimates.
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Jamaican Bammy
Jamaican cassava flatbread soaked in coconut milk and toasted until golden. Makes about 3 servings.
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Jamaican Coconut Toto
A tender Jamaican coconut cake spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Makes 9 servings.
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Jamaican Ackee with Saltfish
Canned ackee and saltfish are cooked with onion, peppers, tomato, and spices in this Jamaican dish, often served for breakfast.
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Sources consulted
Read the sources and each document’s scope. A heritage inscription concerns a particular practice, not all of a country’s cuisine.
- Aprender a preparar ackee con bacalao www.visitjamaica.com/blog/post/ackee-and-saltfish-in-jamaica/ Jamaica Tourist Board
- Boston y la tradición del jerk www.visitjamaica.com/listing/boston/515/ Jamaica Tourist Board
- Cocinas de la costa sur www.visitjamaica.com/resort-areas/south-coast/where-to-eat/ Jamaica Tourist Board