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| The specification states that the menus must follow the Mediterranean diet, attend to intolerances or allergies and bet on natural and local products | The Department of Education has hired the dining service of the Infant Schools for the next four years.

The specifications of the new contract, which will serve the municipal centers that receive children between the ages of zero and three, include various requirements to guarantee a complete and healthy diet for children.Thus, the service includes breakfast and lunch, as well as lactating students.

The menus must be adapted to the season, including the recommended quantities of fresh fruit and vegetables for this stage of development of boys and girls, based on the Mediterranean diet.In addition, the use of local products, the design of dishes with natural ingredients and the exclusion of colorants and preservatives will be taken into account, also avoiding processed and industrial juices.On the other hand, for infants, milk adapted to each age must be included in the service and, for children between 6 and 12 months, basic purees with natural products.The contract, which will have a budget of 2,463,912 euros, may be dissolved after the first year.

In turn, after the four-year period, it may be extended."The new contract for the canteen service of municipal nursery schools will ensure that our little ones follow a balanced and healthy diet, adapted to their needs and their growth," said Councilor for Education, Irene Ruiz."At an early age, a healthy diet is crucial for the correct development of children, so the Department of Education has paid special attention to the specifications of this contract so that this requirement is met, as will the use of products of proximity, which will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint and betting on products from our land, collaborating to encourage the local economy ”, you stressed.FOOD INTOLERANCESThe specification also includes special menus for students who have eating problems, whether temporary or permanent.Thus, the company must propose alternative menus to meet the needs of minors in various circumstances, such as allergies, intolerances and religious or cultural reasons.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena