This document summarizes a report on Zanzibar's Food Balance Sheet from 2007-2011. Some key findings include:
- Cereals made up the largest portion of food supply, with rice being the most consumed cereal. However, imports accounted for 77% of cereal supply.
- Root crops like cassava, sweet potatoes and yams are grown locally, with cassava making up the majority.
- Fruits are also mostly grown domestically, with banana being the most consumed fruit.
- Vegetables, pulses, sugar, fish and meat also contribute to the food supply, with many relying heavily on imports.
- Carbohydrates provided the majority of calories on average, though protein levels were