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Mutton flaps are a staple in the South Pacific [4] where their high fat content has been linked with the development of obesity problems. [5] [4] In 2000, Fiji banned their import. [6] [7] On July 1, 2020, Tonga banned the import of mutton flaps from New Zealand, claiming their consumption plays a major role in increasing obesity among the ...
Imports of mutton flaps to Tonga in 2002 were equivalent to approximately 3 million kilograms which is equivalent to 500g per capita/week. [28] Health and diet practitioners note that just through reducing consumption of mutton flaps by 50% and replacing this with fish, individuals would be consuming 30g less fat and 15g less salt daily. [28]
Life expectancy in Tonga is 71 and has been steadily rising since the 1960s. [8] Up to 40% of the population is said to have type 2 diabetes. [9] Tongan Royal Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV, who died in 2006, holds the Guinness World Record for being the heaviest-ever monarch— with a weight of 200 kilograms (440 lb).
In 2001, the Fijian Government banned the import of mutton flaps from Tonga. [15] The Tongan Ministry of Labour said in response on this issue that "Tonga’s experience with Fiji is an example of the difficulties encountered by small developing nations in protecting their interests".
Lamb and mutton, collectively sheep meat (or sheepmeat) is one of the most common meats around the world, taken from the domestic sheep, Ovis aries, and generally divided into lamb, from sheep in their first year, hogget, from sheep in their second, and mutton, from older sheep. Generally, "hogget" and "sheep meat" are not used by consumers ...
Lū talo are typically prepared in parcels, in Tonga. Two popular versions are lū pulu (lit. "bull") refers to beef, and lū sipi (lit. "sheep") refers to mutton or lamb. Fresh meat can be used, corned (wet brine) masima or canned meats kapa are typical. Horse meat, hoosi, is also a delicacy. Coconut cream is often mixed into the meat ...
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Australia is the largest donor of aid to Tonga [10] through its Ausaid program. In 2008/09, Australian aid amounted to AUD13.2M [11] Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said in 2009 that Tonga was an important partner of Australia in the Pacific.