The present review describes the essentials of indigen-ous and traditional foods of Sri Lanka, for the first time, providing a perspective analysis in science, technology, and nutrition of food and preparations …

FOREWORD impacts people's well-being and resilience. Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food ensures physical health, p oductivity, and overall societal stability. During economic downturns, food …

According to the World Food Programme, 6.3 million people, or over 30 percent of Sri Lanka's population, are "food insecure" and require humanitarian assistance.

A detailed discussion on food consumption of the major food items in Sri Lanka such as rice, wheat flour, fruits, vegetable, meat, and milk are provided below to have a better idea on the food …

There are several cate-gories of traditional food products in Sri Lanka that may be considered as functional. The major types are collectively discussed in this chapter along with their nutritive …

The commit-ment and compliance of public health institutes and a responsible general public are crucial for the proper as-surance of food safety, and for discharging the food laws and measures over …

Nutrient-rich indigenous food can be easily incorporated into current farming systems, improving environmental sustainability and farmer resilience against global shocks.