Staple crops are a crops that are eaten routinely and in such large quantities that they constitute a dominant portion of the standard diet. They supply a large fraction of the energy needs (kcal) as well as the other nutrients. Staple crops are characterized by their mild taste, very high calorie contents (ie 70-300 kcal/100grams[1]) and low to moderate protein content.
List of staple crops[edit | edit source]
Staple crops include cereals and root vegetables. Some specific fruits and legumes (ie sago, breadfruit) can also be considered as staple crops.
- Cereals:
- wheat
- barley
- rye
- oats
- maize
- rice
- millett
- soy
- quinoa
- Root vegetables:
- potatoes
- yams
- taro
- cassava
- Specific fruits & legumes:
- sago
- breadfruit
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- ↑ Potato and rice containing 70 and 300kcal/100 grams respectively