The benefits of eating farm to table food

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The Benefits of Eating Farm-toTable Food Western Food Hong Kong


There is a movement happening in the food industry. People are getting tired of eating heavily processed food bought from middlemen. More and more people are looking for food that is as close to the ground. Buzzwords like organic, eating locally, and farm-to-table are bandied about by food industry experts. The most noteworthy of the three is the farm-to-table concept.


What is farm-to-table concept? ď‚— The farm-to-table concept is creating a buzz in the food

industry. Renowned chefs are throwing the phrase around during interviews and it has also appeared on menus of famous restaurants. But what is the farm-to-table concept?


ď‚— Simply put, farm-to-table means food you personally

grew or bought from nearby farmers. It is food produced and distributed locally. The food served was fresh and grown locally, literally from farm to table. At the turn of the century, this concept was lost because a lot of areas were urbanized and there was a huge migration into the cities.


ď‚— The longer the time between harvest and plate the more

flavor and nutrients are lost. Western food in Hong Kong restaurants ensure that the food they serve are fresh and delicious.


ď‚— A common

misconception about farm-to-table food is that they are organic. In some cases this is true, but farmers need to get their food certified first to be considered organic. ď‚— There are also farmers who use non-organic

techniques to grow their produce or breed their animals. Farm-to-table food is fresh, seasonal, and domestic.


ď‚— Another characteristic of farm-to-table food is that they are

heritage meats and heirloom vegetables, meaning they have been grown by farmers for generations. A top-notch steakhouse in Hong Kong guarantees that their meat is locally produced and cooked with minimal processing. Fish & Meat is the best steak in Hong Kong because their meat is fresh and locally produced, allowing your body to absorb all of the protein it needs for the day.


ď‚— Farm-to-table food is served

simply, with little to no processing or sauces to mask its rich flavor. The food is either lightly steamed or eaten raw. The best farm to table cooking in Hong Kong concocts masterfully done dishes that bring out each ingredient’s natural flavour.


What are the benefits of eating farm-totable food? ď‚— Eating farm-to-table meat and vegetables provide you with all

sorts of benefits. One of the main advantages of eating farmto-table food is that it is guaranteed fresh. The vegetables are harvested and are sent directly to the kitchen for cleaning and steaming.You get most of the nutrients and minerals present in the vegetables you eat because they undergo little to no processing. The food you eat is guaranteed to be safe because it underwent no or very little processing. Worrying about unwanted chemicals on your food is non-existent when you eat farm-to-table.


 Helping local and small

farms make a living is possible with farm-totable. Buying food locally from small farms help boost the economy of your neighborhood is another advantage of eating farm-to-table food.

 Fish & Meat is included in the list of Hong Kong’s best

restaurants because of their fresh produce and meat. Fish & Meat simply focuses on the best produce, and techniques, to deliver fresh seafood, homemade pasta and farm-to-table cooking.


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