Science at hand: in Misiones, they develop a functional snack for kidney patients based on a tropical fruit

In the province of Misiones, where mangoes grow on sidewalks, farms, and family backyards, a scientist is seeking to transform this tropical fruit into a functional food. Although its commercial-scale production is still in its infancy, with only about 50 hectares distributed across 12 establishments according to the 2018 Censa Agropecuario, the mango has great potential, as it is a nutritious fruit, abundant in season, and forms part of the region's food landscape. Laura Briñoccoli is a Genetics graduate, a teacher, and is completing her Master's degree in Food Technology at the Faculty of Exact, Chemical, and Natural Sciences of the National University of Misiones. In an interview with Bichos de Campo, she shared the progress of her project to develop added value to the mango, which includes turning it into a snack-form supplement aimed at the diet and health of people with kidney problems, but also suitable for consumption by the general public. In terms of production, every ...