Food and eating habits
How people eat in Suriname
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 | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Meal times | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Meals per day | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Meal duration | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Daily energy distribution | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Weekdays and weekends | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Eating at home and away | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Cooking frequency | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Eating together | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Pantry and recipes
0/2
| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Most consumed ingredients | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Ingredient prevalence in recipes | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Cereals and plant foods
0/6
| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Cereals and cereal products | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Bread | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Pulses | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Vegetables | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Fruit | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Potatoes, roots and tubers | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Protein foods
0/5
| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Meat | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Fish and seafood | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Eggs | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Milk and dairy products | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Protein sources | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Fats, flavours and condiments
0/3
| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking fats | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Herbs and spices | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Sauces and condiments | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Meal composition
0/6
| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast composition | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Main meal composition | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Dinner composition | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Appetisers and snacks | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Desserts and sweets | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Portion sizes | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Techniques and equipment
0/5
| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking techniques | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Vegetable preparation | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Food preservation | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Fermented foods | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Kitchen equipment | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Drinks
0/3
| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday drinks | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Coffee and tea preparation | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Drinks with meals | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Nutrition and dietary patterns
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| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Energy and nutrients | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Salt and sugars | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Dietary patterns | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Shopping, prices and waste
0/7
| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Food expenditure | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Cost of a common basket | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Cost of specific meals | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Grocery shopping locations | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Shopping frequency | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Prepared food and delivery | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Household food waste | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Seasons and celebrations
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| Indicator | Findings and context | Sources and review |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal produce | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Celebration food | Awaiting research | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
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
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Recipes connected with Suriname
Each recipe documents one version. Geographic associations do not imply an exclusive origin.
Surinamese Pom with Chicken and Potato Topping
A chicken casserole with citrus and spices, topped with grated potato and baked until golden. This version serves 8.
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