Description
Sourcing ingredients from local farms and producers to minimize transportation-related environmental impacts and support local economies.
Technical
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.
Science
Primary Reaction
None
Parameters
Temperature
2°C optimal
0°C to 4°C range
Refrigerated storage
Time
immediate use
hours – days
Equipment
refrigeration unitsfreezing equipmenttruckswarehousescoolers