Value chain of mango and its byproducts based in the nutritional and functional properties.
Sumaya-Martínez M. T., Sánchez Herrera L. M., Torres García G., García Paredes D.
Author Affiliation: Unidad de Tecnología en Alimentos - UAN, Nayarit, Mexico.
Revista Mexicana de Agronegocios 16 : 826-833
Abstract : The value chain is a new concept inside the agricultural development in Mexico that involves having in mind the demands of the consumers for the development of commercialization strategies for fruits. The nutritional and functional properties can add value to food. The mango and byproducts generated during its processing or marketing are a very important source of bioactive compounds with high added value, mostly dietary fiber, micronutrients, polyphenols, carotenoids, among many others. These can be valorisated through multidisciplinary research, innovation, technology transfer, development of market studies and business plans, as well as the accompaniment during the management and implementation of functional foods in agro-business.