Local ingredients
When we talk about local ingredients in recipes, we refer to those ingredients that fulfil two conditions: The dependency to the season means that some ingredients count as local ingredients during certain times but not as loal during other times. Chicken is for example always a local ingredient as it's produced year round in Switzerland. Cauliflower is only local from May to November as it's in season during these months. Coconut is never local as it is not cultivated in Switzerland. The local indicator ("% local") shows what percentage of a recipe's ingredients are local ingredients. The comparison is based on the weight of ingredients. For example, a recipe with 300 grams local ingredients and 200 grams non-local ingredients receives a local indicator of 60% (300g divided by 500g). As the local ingredients can change depending on the season, the local indicator of a recipe can also be different for different times of the year. The data on domestic production and seasonality of the ingredients come from various associations and NGOs, e.g. the WWF calendar on fruits and vegetables in season (in German). When you look at the local indicator of recipes, keep in mind that it is only an indication that might help you to cook with more local and sustainable products. As with all indicators, the reality behind the figure is a bit more complicated. The following points should therefore not be forgotten: If you see incorrect or outdated information for a local ingredient, please let us now through the contact form below, so that we can correct it. Thanks for your support!What do you mean by "local" ingredients?
What does the "% local" value in the recipes mean?
Where does the data for the local indicator come from?
What should be considered when interpreting the indicators?
How I can I let you know about a wrong "%local" display?