[Post 1354] MOE Explains: How School Bentos In Singapore Are Helping To Fix Student Meals | Talking Point Extra

Summary

What happens when school meals are healthier — but students don’t want to eat them?

In this Talking Point extra, we revisit Singapore’s central kitchen meal model across 13 schools. Meals are cooked offsite and delivered as bentos, designed to meet strict nutrition guidelines. But students have raised concerns about taste — with some food going uneaten. 

So, can meals be both healthy and enjoyable? We spoke to the Ministry of Education to find out how they plan to balance nutrition, taste, and sustainability moving forward.