WE CELEBRATED ON MAY 25 WITH LOCRO, A TRADITIONAL ARGENTINE FOOD
Its use originated in the Northwest and Cuyo; over time it spread
throughout the country. Senasa to recommend certain guidelines to keep in
mind for their healthy development.
Thursday May 23, 2019
Buenos Aires During May not only begin to change food consumption habits by
the autumn chill. In turn, the week of May is a very good excuse to consume
calorie foods that fight the cold and allow us to relive the feeling of
patriotic unity through food.
A traditional recipe of the Argentine people for these festivities is the
locro: not only because it brings a lot of typical ingredients of our land,
but because, in turn, meeting friends and family willing to share this folk
ritual. This stew Hispanic origin contains maize, chorizo, beans and
potatoes, among other ingredients. Even if these traditional food
preparation may vary according to the taste of each consumer.
To prepare, the National Health Service and Food Quality (Senasa)
recommends taking into account certain variables for responsible
consumption. Mainly in the gondola at the time of purchase it is necessary
to review each food labeling indicates where its origin, traceability and
expiration date, among other data. If they are going to consume sausages
like chorizo or bacon, try to buy clean, fresh and, if packed butcher
shops, check that the label contains the number of the Senasa to prevent
trichinosis.
Also, it is key to note that in this cooking vegetables and meats are used.
Therefore, it is necessary to have on hand two tables prepared for
discriminately cutting vegetables in plastic and meats in wood; also use a
different knife for use for each specified table. Of course, always wash
your hands after handling meat cuts.
This is to avoid not only the cross but also food (FBD) disease
contamination. These attentions when cooking allow to protect the health of
the family and / or friends who can down the preparation.
This dish, simmered and provides plenty of nutrients to the body, maintains
its development over time among Argentine consumers for its great cultural
value.
throughout the country. Senasa to recommend certain guidelines to keep in
mind for their healthy development.
Thursday May 23, 2019
Buenos Aires During May not only begin to change food consumption habits by
the autumn chill. In turn, the week of May is a very good excuse to consume
calorie foods that fight the cold and allow us to relive the feeling of
patriotic unity through food.
A traditional recipe of the Argentine people for these festivities is the
locro: not only because it brings a lot of typical ingredients of our land,
but because, in turn, meeting friends and family willing to share this folk
ritual. This stew Hispanic origin contains maize, chorizo, beans and
potatoes, among other ingredients. Even if these traditional food
preparation may vary according to the taste of each consumer.
To prepare, the National Health Service and Food Quality (Senasa)
recommends taking into account certain variables for responsible
consumption. Mainly in the gondola at the time of purchase it is necessary
to review each food labeling indicates where its origin, traceability and
expiration date, among other data. If they are going to consume sausages
like chorizo or bacon, try to buy clean, fresh and, if packed butcher
shops, check that the label contains the number of the Senasa to prevent
trichinosis.
Also, it is key to note that in this cooking vegetables and meats are used.
Therefore, it is necessary to have on hand two tables prepared for
discriminately cutting vegetables in plastic and meats in wood; also use a
different knife for use for each specified table. Of course, always wash
your hands after handling meat cuts.
This is to avoid not only the cross but also food (FBD) disease
contamination. These attentions when cooking allow to protect the health of
the family and / or friends who can down the preparation.
This dish, simmered and provides plenty of nutrients to the body, maintains
its development over time among Argentine consumers for its great cultural
value.