Food and eating habits
How people eat in Ecuador
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 | Awaiting research |
| Ingredient prevalence in recipes | Awaiting research |
Cereals and plant foods
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| 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
0/3
| 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.
Guide available in other languages: Español
Places and communities
One country, many cuisines
An initial selection of regions to explore. Culinary boundaries may differ from administrative divisions.
Sierra andina
Amazonía u Oriente
Islas Galápagos
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Recipes connected with Ecuador
Each recipe documents one version. Geographic associations do not imply an exclusive origin.
Ecuadorian Seco de Pollo
An Ecuadorian chicken stew slowly cooked with beer, naranjilla juice, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Makes 6 servings; times are estimates.
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Ecuadorian Fish Encebollado
An Ecuadorian fish soup with cassava, tomato, onion, and cilantro. Makes 8 servings; hands-on preparation time is an estimate.
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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.
- What to Eat in Ecuador - Comprehensive Culinary Guide rebeccaadventuretravel.com/what-to-eat-in-ecuador/ rebeccaadventuretravel.com
- Ecuadorian Food: Top Traditional Dishes You Must Try | Scott Dunn US www.scottdunn.com/us/blog/traditional-ecuadorian-food scottdunn.com
- WHAT TO EAT - Ecuador Travel ecuador.travel/en/what-to-eat/ ecuador.travel
- 5 Culinary Experiences in Ecuador | Travel Inspiration andeantc.com/culinary-experiences-ecuador/ andeantc.com
- Analysis of the Nutritional and Gastronomic Value of Traditional Dishes in the Talatac Community, Pujili Canton, Ecuador | Dominio de las Ciencias doi.org/10.23857/dc.v9i3.3442 doi.org
- Traditional Food in Ecuador: 11 Must-Try Dishes - Top Travel Sights www.toptravelsights.com/traditional-food-ecuador/ toptravelsights.com
- Ecuador Food: Traditional Dishes From All Four Regions bushop.com/ecuador/ecuador-food/ bushop.com