Saberes e fazeres da cultura alimentar tradicional da comunidade remanescente quilombola Lagoa Torta dos Pretos

Abstract

Quilombolas traditional food culture include culinary knowledges and agriculture skills that tell histories of this communities that fought for their right to freedom and built their autonomy using natural resources available in their territories in different historical, economic, sociocultural and regional contexts. The objective of this study was understood traditional food culture of Quilombo Lagoa Torta dos Pretos (Anagé-BA). This qualitative case study research was conducted with observation and semi-structured interviews on community. The research identified crops, traditional foods and related knowledge and skills. Quilombo Lagoa Torta dos Pretos food culture is not limited only to culinary practices, but reflects community history, culture and identity, including agrifood management, traditional culinary practices, ancient recipes from ancestors, celebrations and rituals related to food. Food has an important role in social cohesion and in preservation of culture and community heritage. Through orality and older people’s memory, it was possible to record traditional knowledge, which will contribute to local food culture knowledges and techniques valorization for future generations.