GDPP - DESARROLLO DE ALIMENTOS FUNCIONALES

Subcase of the umbrella case CO-319 GDPP ANDES: Functional foods are those that, in addition to providing nutrition, offer specific health benefits, such as improving digestion, strengthening the immune system, or preventing metabolic diseases. This initiative aims to develop healthy products from local ingredients like pitaya, as well as utilize agricultural byproducts that are often discarded. This approach not only contributes to the nutrition of vulnerable populations but also reduces the environmental impact of the food industry. Professor María Hernández leads this line within GDPP, merging food science and community development to create solutions that promote both health and sustainability.