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The study aims to assess the carbon footprint of traditional Indian dishes from various regions, linking dietary habits to environmental sustainability.

April 12, 2026Open Access

Carbon Footprint of Traditional Indian Dishes: Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Regional Diets

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The study aims to assess the carbon footprint of traditional Indian dishes from various regions, linking dietary habits to environmental sustainability.
Analyzed 753 traditional Indian dishes across different regions.
Categorized dishes based on dietary types.
Examined environmental impacts through carbon footprint calculations.
Identified significant variations in carbon footprints among different dishes.
Highlighted regions with higher environmental impacts.
Provided recommendations for sustainable dietary practices based on the findings.

Abstract

This is the published version of the article “Carbon Footprint of Traditional Indian Dishes: Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Regional Diets” by Aswathy H V, Shanthy L, Anusha R, Rahul R K, and Unni Raja B. The article was published in the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2025 (ISSN: 2320-2882). DOI:10.5281/zenodo.16909079. This research examines the carbon footprint of 753 traditional Indian dishes across different regions and dietary categories, highlighting environmental impacts and sustainable dietary recommendations. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, permitting sharing and adaptation with proper attribution.

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