Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan have received a high world rating for food quality. Eco Inform - news agency World leaders in the pharmaceutical market
Oxfam, the International Committee for the Relief of the Hungry, publishes annually rating of countries in terms of food quality and availability. According to the results of 2013, Russia took the 44th line out of 125 possible in this rating.
Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mexico, Chile and the Maldives are located next to us. Worst of all things with the availability of food are in Burundi. Well, about where quality food is available to everyone, you will learn from our today's top ten, which includes the leaders of the rating.
10. Portugal
The Portuguese do not abuse the excellent local port, preferring vegetables, lean meats and cereals. Quality products in this country are available to almost 100% of the population.
9. Italy
Italian cuisine is rich in vegetables, seafood, fruits, which are quite affordable. The famous Italian pasta was also classified as a healthy and high-quality product, as in Italy pasta is made only from whole flour without any additives.
8. Ireland
Residents of the "Emerald Isle" have on their table high-quality dairy products, bakery products and locally produced vegetables. Food is available to the vast majority of Irish citizens.
7. Belgium
The Belgians are one of the wealthiest nations in Europe. Therefore, it is not surprising that the citizens of the country can afford quality food. By the way, food prices in Belgium are by no means low.
6. Austria
Austrian food products are of excellent quality. Well, the ratio of the salaries of the country's citizens to food prices allows the Austrians to eat right, eating fresh and healthy foods every day.
5. Sweden
Experts note the favorable ecology of this Scandinavian country, which makes it possible to obtain high-quality dairy products, grains, vegetables and fruits. Food prices are kept in check by a stable economy, and the quality of food guarantees the Swedes' commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
4. Denmark
The food situation in Denmark is very similar to the Swedish picture. It is worth noting only a few differences in the diet. If in Sweden the lion's share of national dishes are fish, then the Danes are more committed to meat, dairy products and grains.
3. Switzerland
The high quality of Swiss products does not require separate proof. Despite the fact that the cost of food in Switzerland is often higher than the European average, the salaries of citizens allow you to purchase almost any food without restrictions.
2. France
The French traditionally adhere to a healthy diet. Almost every family can afford high-quality local products: fish, vegetables, cereals, cheeses. Much has been said about the benefits of famous French wines.
1. Netherlands
This country took the first position in the ranking on the sum of all four criteria: the availability and quality of food, the impact of nutrition on the health of the nation, and the level of food prices. Experts noted that the Dutch receive a perfectly balanced diet at a consistently low price.
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Russia and Kazakhstan took 44th place (Belarus 57th) in the world in terms of food quality, losing 10 positions to Ukraine. About 125 countries of the world took part in the study conducted by the Oxfam concern, of which Russia took the 44th place, Ukraine 33rd, while the countries producing organic products from Europe (the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria).
“We have not yet learned how to navigate in food abundance,” says dietitian Elena Solomatina.
According to her, most of our population still has not got rid of the old consumer habits. “Some products used to be inaccessible and were stored for the holidays. As a rule, it was not the most healthy food - all kinds of sprats, mayonnaise, sausages, sodas ... And it was believed that all the highest quality was produced abroad. Once it was so. Much has changed since then, but people still make a choice in favor of these products,” the expert said. And she added that marketing plays a significant role here - people “peck” on bright packaging and recognizable brands.
Outdated consumer habits and an unhealthy love of imports are the main problems of our nutrition
And in the end, we came to the conclusion that the average domestic consumer rarely thinks about his own, choosing more harmful products, says Solomatina. After all, the negative consequences of such nutrition do not appear immediately. “We have not yet learned how to pay attention to the composition of products on labels,” she complains.
But still, the situation is changing along with the growth of the quality of life. Yes, and we slowly, but began to get rid of food stereotypes. More and more young people who do not know what a shortage is going to the shops. And they treat the choice of purchases differently. So in future similar rankings, the place of the CIS countries is likely to be higher.
Who is hungry today?
The latest figures show that 840 million people go hungry every day despite having enough food to feed the hungry.
Reasons for hunger include lack of investment:
- into infrastructure in developing countries
- to small farms,
- security, prohibition of trade agreements,
Studies show that could increase the number of people at risk of hunger by 20 to 50 percent by 2050.
“This figure shows quite clearly that even though there is enough food in the world, we are still not able to feed everyone in all countries of the world,” said Deborah Hardoon, senior researcher at Oxfam.
“If we had a more even distribution of wealth and resources, and food in particular, this would not be a problem,” she added.
The Oxfam rankings are based on data collected between October and December 2013, using the latest information from the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Fund, the International Labor Organization and other international organizations.
The report is a cross-section based on relative differences across countries based on quantitative factors. But Hardoon said that's not the full picture.
The researchers evaluated each country according to several indicators: the quality of products, the variety of menus of residents, the availability and cost of food, the usefulness of food, as well as the physical condition of the country's inhabitants, their degree of malnutrition or obesity.
The highest quality food is in Iceland, it ranked first in the variety of food, its quality and the safety of water. That's just the level of obesity, common among its inhabitants, moved the country to 13th place. Just like the United States, where, in principle, food is affordable, prices for it are stable, and there are few complaints about the quality. However, the country failed to break into the top 20 due to the many residents suffering from diabetes and obesity. According to this indicator, the United States took one of the first places, along with Mexico, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Topped the main rating Holland. The country has bypassed even France, in which they always knew how and loved to eat well, and the dishes were exquisitely decorated. What is the secret? Firstly, in a good balance of all factors, including the quality of food, its cost and availability, what people choose for their daily meals, how many people in the country are obese and diabetic…
The Netherlands has all these indicators, perhaps not the best - for example, Iceland bypasses the country in terms of food quality, and the healthiest population is in Cambodia, Bangladesh and Nepal. On the other hand, the overall picture of the gastronomic situation in Holland seemed better to Oxfam experts.
Interestingly, the first 20 countries in the ranking are all Europeans (with the exception of Australia). Great Britain barely managed to enter the top 20, the fact is that the British are pursued by unstable and rather high prices for food, making it less affordable.
AiF.ru decided to find out how the Dutch eat and why they took first place in the food affordability rating.
Sandwiches - forever
Everyone who has lived at least a little in Holland notes the special predilection of its inhabitants for sandwiches, sandwiches and all kinds of combinations of bread with something else (fish, cheese, pate). The Dutch start the day with a sandwich, they are also taken with them for lunch. Sandwiches are made both simple (put a piece of cheese on the bread) and complex multi-layered. In general, one gets the impression that the Netherlands is a country of a hot sandwich. There are many of them, and they are all different and interesting. Sandwiches topped with fried eggs are also common.
Cheese
Holland is famous for them. Edam, Dutch, Leiden, Gouda, sheep and goat cheeses, with various additives (with pesto, pepper, spices), dairy, dietary ... The inhabitants of the Netherlands are very fond of their cheeses, eat them solo, and also as part of various dishes, well, with bread, as without it.
Hot dishes
It so happened that the Dutch eat hot food mainly in the evening, after work. Be sure to have some kind of meat or fish dish in combination with stamppot - vegetable puree. This puree is the second most popular dish in Holland after sandwiches. Meat - can be varied, but mashed potatoes are almost always served as a side dish with the addition of any vegetables (sauerkraut, lettuce or fresh cabbage, carrots, broccoli, etc.). Potatoes and vegetables are boiled separately, and then mashed into one puree. The stamppot is traditionally served with a piece of sausage boiled in the manner of our sausages.
The Dutch rarely eat soups, the most famous and popular is pea soup, with the addition of bacon and other smoked meats. It must be very thick for the spoon to stand up.
Fish and seafood
The Netherlands is a maritime country, so one of the distinguishing features of the diet of its inhabitants is northern fish. First of all - herring, the country even has a special holiday - the day when the queen tries freshly pickled herring of the new season. In Holland, it is sold on every corner - this is a special Dutch fast food. It is sold peeled, often with onions. A soft bread sandwich with herring and chopped onions is very common.
In addition to herring, the Dutch also have access to other fresh and salted fish, various seafood, the most popular being mussels and shrimp. They are simmered in cream or fried.
with a generous hand
The Netherlands is famous for its generosity. If a piece of bread - then a slice, if a piece of meat - then it is very thick. Portion of fried potatoes on the street - with a slide.
By the way, about potatoes. The Dutch love it very much, mash it, and also deep-fry it and crunch it at lunchtime.
So, the daily menu of the Dutch, although it is diverse, there are no special frills in their cuisine. Everything is pretty simple. Perhaps it's all about much better products, good fast food, reasonable prices and, of course, fresh sea fish, which are really plentiful here.
