Author(s): SOUSA, P. H. M.; MARTINS , N.; SANTOS, S.; SEI, A.; BEZERRA, J. A.; BENEVIDES, S. D.; CARVALHO, D.; LIMA, F. E.

Summary: Regional cuisines have been the subject of worldwide studies. They value local ingredients, promote sustainable integration between man and the environment, and generate income and jobs for rural groups. In this way, the presence of public policies is crucial to guarantee and stimulate regionalism and Brazilian culinary traditions. The aim of this study is to verify the initiatives to promote regional Brazilian cuisine that have been developed by the Federal Government. This is a documentary study carried out on the portals of the Brazilian Federal Government, with a survey and critical analysis of the initiatives and actions to promote the country's regional cuisines. Several productions of the Ministries of Education and Citizenship were found, in particular the publication of the new Food Guide for the Brazilian Population and the National School Feeding Program. This study highlighted the scale and complexity of regional cuisine, given the existence of public policies with approaches from the perspective of health promotion, education in food and nutrition, gastronomic tourism and sustainable development.

Publication year: 2024

Types of publication: Journal article

Unit: Embrapa Tropical Agroindustry

Keywords: Culinária regional, Cultura alimentar, Food culture, Gastronomia, Gastronomy, Política pública, Public policy, Regional cuisine