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Title:
Exploring unconventional food plants used by local communities in a rural area of West Java, Indonesia: ethnobotanical assessment, use trends, and potential for improved nutrition.
Authors:
Rahayu YYS; Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, 113-8657, Japan. rahayusally@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp., Sujarwo W; Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Bogor, 16911, Indonesia., Irsyam ASD; School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia., Dwiartama A; School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia., Rosleine D; School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia.
Source:
Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine [J Ethnobiol Ethnomed] 2024 Jul 19; Vol. 20 (1), pp. 68. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 19.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Biomed Central Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101245794 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1746-4269 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 17464269 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Ethnobiol Ethnomed Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Original Publication: [London] : Biomed Central, [2005]-
MeSH Terms:
Rural Population*/statistics & numerical data , Ethnobotany* , Plants, Edible* , Diet Surveys*/statistics & numerical data , Food Security*, Indonesia ; Interviews as Topic/statistics & numerical data ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Female ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Nutritive Value
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Grant Information:
24K20988 The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) KAKENHI
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Consumption; Ethnobotany; Unconventional food plants; Underutilized resources; West Java
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20240719 Date Completed: 20250207 Latest Revision: 20250207
Update Code:
20250207
PubMed Central ID:
PMC11264525
DOI:
10.1186/s13002-024-00710-y
PMID:
39030547
Database:
MEDLINE

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Background: As one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, Indonesia contains over 25,000 plant species, including unconventional food plants (UFPs). These plants are integral to the dietary practices of rural communities, providing essential nutrients often overlooked in modern diets. However, the use of UFP is declining, with both their dietary and cultural values being undermined. In rural West Java, this decline in UFP biodiversity coincides with public health challenges related to malnutrition. This study aims to document the diversity of UFPs used by local communities in rural West Java, assess their nutritional value, and explore their consumption practices.
Methods: Data were collected using mixed methods, including interviews with 20 key informants and food frequency questionnaire administered to 107 women in three villages in the area. The nutritional compositions of documented UFPs were obtained from literature and analysis. Bivariate correlation was used to analyze the relationships between UFP consumption frequency and potential correlates.
Results: The study documented 52 species of UFPs from 29 families, many of which are rich in nutritional value. About half of respondents (56%) consumed UFPs moderately (2-3 times a week). UFP consumption frequency had a strong correlation (r = 0.70) with associated knowledge (r = 0.70, p < 0.01) and a weak correlation with age (r = 0.240, p = 0.015), livestock possession (r = 0.260, p = 0.008), and family size (r = - 0.220, p = 0.02). Motivations for UFP consumption included availability as free food (33%), medicinal value (26%), nostalgic value (23%), and preferred taste (18%). Most respondents (92%) agreed that consumption has declined compared to the past, with perceived reduced availability and lack of knowledge cited as the primary reasons for the declining trend.
Conclusions: UFP use is common in the study area, where local communities value these plants for their critical roles in diet, medicine, and culture. Given their significant potential to meet dietary needs, educating and raising awareness about UFPs can enhance their consumption and contribute to food and nutrition security.
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