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Juba in South Sudan and their Cuisine

Diet is an integral part of everyone’s life. People’s dietary habits represent their cultural

civilization and in most cases what is available, and accessible regarding economic and

environmental factors. Due to geographical and cultural diversity, the Sudanese cuisine is

diverse. Environmental factors are the significant determinants of the type of food most people

within a particular geographic area consume. This paper discusses a dinner menu favorable for a

person in Juba city of South Sudan (Embassy of the Republic of Sudan2018).

The location of Juba city is on the southern side of South Sudan. In this region, the

climate is hot and has seasonal rainfall which does not favor perennial crops and only favor crops

which are sustainable in the tropical environment such as wheat and millet (Global Security.Org,

2018). Moreover, this region is located along river Nile and is surrounded by other rivers, lakes,

and swamps which are significant sources of fish. Thus, a suitable menu for dinner in Juba South

Sudan includes Kajaik a stew prepared with dried fish. The people serve the stew with Aseeda, a

common type of porridge in South Sudan (Embassy of the Republic of Sudan2018). The oatmeal

is made from sorghum and for flavor purposes by adding natural margarine. Islam religion which

influences their culture dominates South Sudan population wise. For instance, they serve their

foods and eat communally in large trays with their right hand and not the left hand. Global

purchase of the food staff is not easy because these foods are culturally grown in this region

(Embassy of the Republic of Sudan2018).

In conclusion, location, climate, culture, movements, human and environmental factors

mainly influence the type of food consumed in a particular region. Food in many parts of South
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Sudan is predominantly Traditional and straightforward and revolves around millet, wheat, and

fish. The main reason behind such food is the environmental conditions in this country.
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References

Embassy of the Republic of Sudan. (2018). South Sudanese Food. Retrieved from;

www.sudanembassy.org/index.php/sudanese-food

Global Security.Org. (2018). South Suda-climate. Retrieved from;

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/south-sudan-climate.htm