Acceptance of culinary preparations with ora-pro-nobis by schoolchildren under the National School Feeding Program
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https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2021.53372Keywords:
Plants, Edible. School Feeding. Food Analysis. Biodiversity. Nutritive Value.Abstract
Introduction: Supporting the sustainable development of agrifood systems through the acquisition of diversified and regional foods is one of the aims of the National School Feeding Program. Ora-pro-nobis, a plant of great culinary application, is an unconventional food plant with high nutritional density that can contribute to the valorization of Brazilian biodiversity, nutritional enrichment of the diet, and family farming. Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the benefit of introducing culinary recipes from the Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project using ora-pro-nobis in the menus of The National School Feeding Program, based on the acceptance levels of the students. Method: A controlled experimental cross-sectional study was conducted with schoolchildren aged 8–10 years enrolled in two municipal schools in Santos-SP, located in regions with different sociodemographic indicators. The hedonic facial scale was used to evaluate the acceptability of ora-pro-nobis bread and pie and their respective control preparations made with kale. Results: Ora-pro-nobis preparations have high densities of micronutrients and dietary fiber. The ora-pro-nobis bread was accepted by students of lower socioeconomic status. Sensorial analysis of the new preparations showed an acceptance range of 46–72%, which is insufficient for their incorporation in the school menu. Conclusion: Repeated exposure can be used as a strategy to familiarize students with this food item and improve acceptance. Foods from Brazilian biodiversity should be studied and explored, as they have high nutritional value, contribute to the valorization of native species, disrupt the food monopoly, promote agrifood systems, and increase food and nutrition security.
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