Maya Vegan Foods.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
Read Online Read More Add to Saved list
  • Author(s): Olivares, Odette
  • Source:
    Vegan Journal. 2023, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p26-28. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MEXICAN Americans; FOOD habits; CULTURE; VEGETARIANISM; PLANT-based diet
    • Subject Terms:
      LATIN America
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on Maya vegan foods and their cultural significance. Topics include traditional plant-based dishes in Maya cuisine, cooking techniques, and the preservation of their culture. It discussed Maya civilization was known for its advancements in various fields and their diet primarily consisted of plant foods like corn, beans, squash, chaya leaves, and bitter orange, with unique cooking methods like nixtamalization and pit cooking.