Agrobiodiversity, Non-Conventional Food Plants and Food Sovereignty among peasant families from three municipalities in Southern Bahia
Agroecology; Non-Conventional Food Plants; Cabruca; Peasantry; Agrobiodiversity
The Atlantic Forest has a high diversity of flora, forming a complex system with a high degree of endemism. Being considered one of the 25 hot spots for biodiversity conservation. In this environment, plants that can be used for food draw attention. The objective was to investigate the factors that lead some people not to use certain plants in their food, despite going through possible food deprivation and having knowledge of the nutritional potential of certain vegetables. In addition to encouraging the use of Non-Conventional Food Plants (PANC) and strengthening the sovereignty and food security of peasant families. This thesis was developed at a regional level, which included three municipalities in southern Bahia in an agroforestry system known as “cabruca”. To obtain the data, the methodology of research-action was used, with empirical observations, theoretical investigations, gastronomic workshops, based on a qualitative and quantitative approach, taking into account the quantity and variety of non-conventional plants, which the /participants indicated knowing and using with potential for food use and discussing the acceptance of PANC in local food. Didactic material capable of assisting in the identification, dissemination and use of PANC was also provided.