Proximate composition of wild meats present in traditional food systems of the Brazilian Amazon.

ABSTRACT: The Amazon region, renowned for its rich biodiversity, is home to indigenous and riverside populations that maintain an intrinsic relationship with the forest, playing a crucial role in the local ecological balance. The diet of this population, based on fish and wild meat, is essential for their food security, providing proteins and other fundamental nutrients. However, the nutritional composition of these meats remains under-researched, limiting the development of appropriate nutritional strategies and interventions. This study aimed to characterize the proximate composition of mammal, bird, and reptile wild meat consumed within the context of a traditional food system in the Brazilian Amazon. A total of 78 samples were collected, including 51 mammals, 18 birds, and 9 reptile samples, fro

SUBMITTER: Lima E Silva TDO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279099 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature