A ETNOBOTÃNICA DE PLANTAS ALIMENTÍCIAS NÃO CONVENCIONAIS (PANC): UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA

Abstract

The Ethnobotany of Unconventional Food Plants plays a crucial role in promoting knowledge about the plant world, preserving and reducing environmental impacts. This work aims to present a systematic review of the literature, demystifying prejudice against edible plants and the importance of including them in the daily menu, contributing to the fight against food shortages experienced by economically disadvantaged individuals. In addition, they are interesting alternatives for food and nutrition units, providing nutrients and beneficial effects for a healthy, diversified and low-cost diet. From the data analysis, it was verified that the main parts of the food plants used are leaves, fruits, seeds, roots and stems, and can be prepared in several ways, such as braised, in natura, salad, seasoning, juice, powder, breaded, sauce, preserved and sweet. The search for data took place between November 2022 and April 2023, covering a period from 1998 to 2022. Terms such as Ethnobotany, Non-Conventional Food Plants, Hunger in Brazil and Food Security were searched, from a total of 376 articles evaluated, only 22 articles met the inclusion criteria.