FOSTERING FOOD SECURITY IN COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF EDIBLE MUSHROOMS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.973572529105

• Palavras-chave: Food security, edible mushrooms, community.

• Keywords: Food security, edible mushrooms, community.

• Abstract:

  Food security is one of the most important challenges facing nations, as communities suffering from poverty, environmental degradation, and limited access to nutritious food are the most vulnerable. That is why the production and commercialization of edible mushrooms is emerging as an alternative solution to this problem, as they are a sustainable, accessible, and nutritious natural product. This paper explores the potential of edible mushrooms as a food with nutritional qualities to strengthen food security programs in rural and urban communities. It also addresses nutritional, technological, and social aspects of their production, as well as successful experiences in Latin America. The implementation of community mushroom cultivation not only improves food availability but also promotes local development, environmental education, and economic resilience in marginalized communities.