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Characterization of indigenous food Épera Siapidara in Ecuador

Abstract:

Indigenous and peasant populations are the most affected by the armed conflict in Colombia. After a process of land dispossession and displacement, the Épera Siapidara people are seated in Ecuador and they are in severe food insecurity. The aim of the study was to characterize the food patterns of Épera Siapidara people in Ecuador. Next to pass out 3 R24h to 111 Epera Siapidara, the most consumed preparations were selected, based on the number of occurrences. The recipes (ingbkp_redients and quantities) were standardized by 6 women in the community. Nutritional composition was calculated with Nutriplato 2.0 software and, for an average serving size, it was compared with Recommendations Dietary Intake (RDI). Contribution of macronutrients to total energy was calculated by each dish. As a result, 30 preparations and 3 garnishes were selected (85.6% of the records). The average serving size was 197.84g ± 7.54g (drink), 225.04g ± 50.53g (soup), 79.89g ± 27.01g (main dish) and 157.05g ± 14.22g (garnish). In relation to contribution to RDI, stand out beef soup and encocado iguana (54% and 43% RDI protein), bushmeat tapado (25% RDI iron) and vegetable soup (99% and 89% IDR vitamins A and C). Designing comprehensive public policies that allow enhancing the strengths of its traditional food system and mitigate risks associated with food will be the key to improving its food security.