Cultivo, aspectos nutricionais e aplicação culinária de plantas alimentícias não-convencionais (PANC)

Abstract

The relationship from men with food is something inherent to his nature, as well as his contact with the food resources made available by it for his needs. The rural environment offers the possibility of vegetable gardens and orchards, which have a double function when it comes to promoting Food and Nutritional Security: food diversification and income generation. The present study sought to collect and gather information on the main Non-Conventional Food Plants (PANCs) that can be used and cultivated in a rural environment. Data from the perspective of the subject in Brazil and in rural environments were collected, as well as information on nutritional characteristics, cultivation and culinary use, which were then synthesized and organized in the form of a digital book. Were included in the book some PANC like Caruru (Amarantus hybridus and Amarantus viridis), Major-gomes (Talinum paniculatum), Ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata) and Peixinho da Horta (Stachys byzantina). The dissemination of information about PANCs can encourage the cultivation and use of these plants in rural areas, and classifieds can recognize them in their natural environment, as a way to strengthen food security, rescue assets and diversify food consumption of the population.