locally-sourced-ingredients
/ˈləʊ.kəl.i sɔːst ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənts/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Ingredients that come from nearby farms, businesses, or producers. They are not brought from far away.
- The restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients.
- We prefer locally sourced ingredients for freshness.
- Locally sourced ingredients can support local farmers.
Adinary Nuance
Locally sourced ingredients is more specific than fresh ingredients. Fresh tells you about quality or recentness, but locally sourced tells you where the food comes from. It is also more concrete than natural or organic, which describe how food is grown. Writers use this phrase when they want to highlight local supply chains and community support.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- nguyên liệu địa phương
- Spanish
- ingredientes locales
- Chinese
- 本地食材
- Japanese
- 地元産の食材
- Korean
- 지역산 재료
Etymology
This phrase combines locally, sourced, and ingredients. It became common in modern food writing and marketing, especially from the late 20th century onward.
Common phrases
locally sourced ingredientslocally sourced producemade with locally sourced ingredients
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Frequently asked questions
- Is locally sourced ingredients formal or informal?
- It is common in business, food writing, and menus. It sounds clear and professional, not casual.
- What is the difference between locally sourced and fresh?
- Fresh describes quality or recentness. Locally sourced describes where the ingredients come from.
- Can I use locally sourced ingredients in IELTS writing?
- Yes. It is useful when writing about food, farming, sustainability, or local business.