The “Lent Basket” is an extension of the “Household Basket” already in place, as three new food categories are added
It comes into force “Lent Basket” from tomorrow Wednesday, March 13 until Saturday, May 4 as provided by the relevant decision of the Ministry of Development.
The “Lent Basket” is an extension of the “Household Basket” which is already in force, as three new food categories are addedso that every household has all the necessary products for the Lenten table at affordable prices.
The “Lent Basket” includes the following products:
– Halva
-Fasting Salads (ointments – eggplant salads, taramo salads, etc.)
-Frozen seafood (at least two types)
Development Minister Kostas Skrekas said: “We want every home to have access to quality products at the lowest possible prices during these holy days. The “Lent Basket”, which is an extension of the “Household Basket”, includes all the necessary food items for every household in view of the Lenten fast. No citizen will be excluded from those precious goods to fill the family table. The government will continue to take all necessary initiatives to effectively help all consumers.”
The list of already existing products in the “Household Basket”:
1 Rice
2 Bread for toast
3 Loaf of bread (standard/packaged)
4 toasts
5 Spaghetti No. 6
6 All purpose flour
7 Legumes (lentils)
8 Legumes (beans)
9 Legumes (chickpeas)
10 Paris
11 Turkey (cold cuts)
12 Frozen fish
13 Fresh pork (packaged or not)
14 Fresh chicken (packaged or not)
15 Fresh beef (packaged or not)
16 Fresh whole milk
17 Fresh low-fat milk
18 Highly pasteurized milk (long shelf life) whole
19 Highly pasteurized (long-life) low-fat milk
20 Evaporated milk
21 Unflavored cow’s milk yogurt
22 Unflavored low-fat cow’s milk yogurt
23 Sliced ​​feta cheese
24 White cheese
25 Gouda cheese
26 Low-fat cheese
27 Preserved tomato juice
28 Eggs (cage and barn)
29 Margarines
30 Olive oil
31 Sunflower oil
32 Frozen vegetables (at least two of peas, okra, green beans)
33 White sugar
34 Sweeteners suitable for diabetics
35 Oat products (at least one)
36 Baby cream
37 Infant milk
38 Greek coffee
39 Instant coffee
40 French coffee
41 Orange juice
42 Laundry detergents (liquid and powder – not tablets)
43 Detergents for mopping and cleaning surfaces – bleaches
44 Dishwashing detergents for hand washing
45 Kitchen paper
46 Toilet paper
47 Toothpastes
48 Sanitary napkins or tampons
49 Shampoo
50 Soaps in solid state
51 Incontinence diapers
52 Diapers for babies
53 Baby wipes
54 Baby shampoo
55 Dog food
56 Foods for cats
Source: Skai
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