Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Haiti: Mud cakes The Guardian

Mud cakes in Haiti

Brittle and gritty - and as revolting as they sound - these are "mud cakes". For years they have been consumed by impoverished pregnant women seeking calcium, a risky and medically unproven supplement, but now the cakes have become a staple for entire families.

Haiti: Mud cakes become staple diet as cost of food soars beyond a family's reach World news The Guardian