Starting in the new academic year, school cafeterias in
Kazakhstan will operate under revised nutrition standards. According to an
order signed by the Health Minister, fast food, coffee, cream-filled pastries,
and other sweets are now banned. School students will also not be served dishes
made from pork, lamb, or beef. Meals will be prepared without salt, sauces,
mayonnaise, or ketchup. The list of prohibited items includes fermented dairy
products, including kefir and cottage cheese, as well as juices and flavored
water. The menu will feature traditional Kazakh dishes such as syrne with beef,
zhent, and kurt, along with healthy options such as yogurt, compote, vegetable
platters, and baked goods made from whole grain and gluten-free flour. Notably,
75% of the menu will be plant-based, including vegetables, fruits, grains,
legumes, nuts, and seeds.
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