Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Indian staple food market - statistics and facts
Staples in the Indian diet vary based on region and are flavored by local spices. In spite of the fact that most of the population consumes meat regularly, meat and dairy products are not a part of the Indian staple diet. Indian staple food offers a variety of vegetarian options. What makes up the staples are rice, wheat, millets, pulses, dairy, vegetables, and fruits. However, carbohydrate consumption from wheat and rice is prominent in the north and south of the country, respectively.
