Thirty-five traditional food and agricultural products from Saudi Arabia’s Medina region have been added to the international food heritage registry. Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission said the products were included in the global “Ark of Taste” initiative. A total of 180 Saudi products are now part of this global food heritage initiative.
The “Ark of Taste” is an online registry maintained by the Slow Food Foundation. Its goal is to preserve traditional foods at risk of disappearing, support local producers, and sustain biodiversity and food culture for future generations.
Medina’s listed products include Al-Ais wheat, Al-Ais Barni dates, Hasawi mint, Al-Fiqra mountain honey, hummus, shrak bread, balsam, cabbage, and nabq fruit, along with various other local products.
Those familiar with the matter say these products have a deep connection to the history, culture, and traditional food habits of the Medina region. Their inclusion in the international registry will help further highlight their cultural and economic significance.
The initiative is also expected to benefit local farmers and producers, while boosting the international recognition of Saudi Arabia’s traditional food products.
According to the Culinary Arts Commission, another key aim of the initiative is to preserve the knowledge, methods, and culture associated with traditional food production, helping showcase Medina’s rich agricultural and food heritage to future generations.
Overall, the inclusion of Medina’s 35 products in the global registry marks a significant step forward for the international recognition of Saudi Arabia’s traditional food culture and agricultural products.
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