Staple Foods
Canada’s staple foods are meat, dairy and grain. Culturally, Canada has not one main staple but a variety of foods as a basis for the nation’s different regions and groups.
Wheat:
Majority of Canadians have wheat-based diets such as breads and pastas. Canada is one of the largest producer of the world’s wheat, both durum and non-durum. The main stream of Canadian wheat is grown on the western plains of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Dairy:
Dairy products are one of the main staple foods in the Canadian diet. Products such as milk, cheese and butter are staple foods that are a part of a Canadian diet. Canada produces a majority of its own dairy, and is one of the biggest exporters of cheddar cheese and ice cream, in addition to an importer of cheeses. Most of Canadian dairy is produced in Ontario and Quebec
Potatoes:
Consuming potatoes in Canada has decreased compared to other years, but it is still a dietary food which is mainly consumed in the form of chips or "French fries". Eighty percent of Canadian potatoes are sold to the United States. Potatoes are grown all throughout parts of Canada, primarily Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Alberta.
Beef:
Meat is one of the most common staple foods of many developed countries. Beef is one of the largest agricultural harvests and basic necessities of many Canadians’ diets. The majority of Canadian beef is produced in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Eggs:
Eggs is another dietary staple food in Canada, but its popularity rises and falls. For example processed eggs in liquid, frozen and powdered forms are an increasing part of the industry, along with the traditional eggs in the shell. Most of the eggs produced are in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia.