Summary
This narrative review, published in npj Science of Food, explores the concept of 'future foods' through the lens of historical and traditional food systems, arguing that past dietary practices offer underexplored insights for achieving SDG-2 (Zero Hunger). The authors likely draw on evidence from underutilised crops, indigenous food traditions, and heritage ingredients to evaluate their potential nutritional and sustainability contributions. The paper positions historical food knowledge as a resource for developing resilient, nutrient-dense, and culturally appropriate food systems.
Regional applicability
Whilst the paper is global in scope, its findings are broadly applicable to UK food policy discussions around sustainable diets, food sovereignty, and the promotion of underutilised or heritage crops within domestic food systems.
Key measures
Nutritional profiles of traditional/future foods; sustainability indicators; alignment with SDG-2 targets; food security metrics
Outcomes reported
The paper likely examines how traditional and indigenous food knowledge can inform the development of future foods to advance SDG-2 (Zero Hunger), assessing nutritional, cultural, and sustainability dimensions of underutilised or heritage food sources.
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