What You Need to Know
Local sourcing involves sourcing ingredients from local farms and producers to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable agriculture practices. This technique can also help reduce the risk of food spoilage and contamination during transportation, and provide fresher produce with higher nutritional value.
Key Parameters
Temperature
2°C
0°C - 4°C
Time
immediate use
hours - days
Equipment
refrigeration unitsfreezing equipmenttruckswarehousescoolers
Steps
- 1.
Greek Horiatiki Salad (Greece): Showcases fresh local tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta
- 2.
Italian Caprese Salad (Italy): Relies on locally grown basil and vine-ripened tomatoes