The most popular local and traditional food dishes in different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their cultural significance
Strengthening national efforts-particularly those led by the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission-is recommended to preserve and promote regional culinary heritage. This study underscores the potential of local and traditional foods to enhance cultural pride, support local economies, and improve dietary habits, thereby contributing to the broader objectives of economic diversification and tourism development outlined in Vision 2030.
Authors
- Jewaher T. Alfadhliah
- Omar A. Alhumaidan
- Randah Miqbil Alqurashi
- Nahla Mohammed Bawazeer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5087-7802)
- Abdulrahman A. Alsayegh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6948-4582)
- Ghadir Fallata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9270-6638)
- Israa M. Shatwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0222-9135)
- Aseel N. Alnasser
- Samar M. Abdalla
- Albandari Bin Ammar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7116-9263)
- Atheer Ahmad. Alnoubi
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SA)
- University of Ha'il (SA)
- King Faisal University (SA)
- Jazan University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1590522
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.81
Funders
- King Faisal University