Rissóis and croquetes off the menu in schools

The Ministry of Education has released the '2026 Guidelines for School Meals and Canteens,' which prohibit fried foods, processed meat and fish products (such as rissóis, croquetes, and nuggets), and impose stricter limits on sweets, allowing only one sweet dessert per month. Schools must now prioritize fresh fruit, limit vegetarian alternatives like tofu and seitan to twice a month in favor of legumes, and serve water as the only available drink.