Food and eating habits
How people eat in Mauritania
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
0/8
| 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
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
0/6
| 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
0/5
| 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
0/2
| 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.
Costa atlántica
Sur saheliano y valle del Senegal
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Recipes connected with Mauritania
Each recipe documents one version. Geographic associations do not imply an exclusive origin.
Mauritanian Leksour with Lamb and Sorghum Pancakes
A lamb and vegetable stew with spices, served over thin sorghum pancakes. The quantities make 6 servings; hands-on preparation and timings are estimates.
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Mauritanian Bonava with Lamb and Potatoes
A lamb and potato stew with onion, vinegar, bay leaves, and peanut oil. Serves 6; estimated preparation time: 15 minutes and estimated cooking time: 95 minutes.
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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.
- The Food of Mauritania – Cuisine of the Desert - Very Tasty World www.verytastyworld.com/the-food-of-mauritania-cuisine-of-the-desert/ verytastyworld.com
- Mauritania – A Year Cooking the World ayearcookingtheworld.com/2016/04/11/mauritania/ ayearcookingtheworld.com
- Bonava - Receta Tradicional de Mauritania | 196 flavors www.196flavors.com/es/bonava/?srsltid=AYCX9vJNO-RI5CM-qCL7B3rTsk0Hr-CGwqJbJwxP7t2jAlk7m2XEZK… 196flavors.com
- Customs and Cuisine of Mauritania - Together Women Rise togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-mauritania/ togetherwomenrise.org
- International Cooking: Food from Mauritania - The Flavor Vortex www.theflavorvortex.com/international-cooking-food-from-mauritania/ theflavorvortex.com
- Gastronomía de Mauritania - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastronom%C3%ADa_de_Mauritania es.wikipedia.org
- Como preparar un plato típico de Mauritania - 5 pasos www.uncomo.com/comida/articulo/como-preparar-un-plato-tipico-de-mauritania-5576.html uncomo.com