Tendências, sustentabilidade e impacto ambiental dos produtos plant-based: uma revisão

Abstract

This work addresses the trends, sustainability and growth of plant-based products through a literature review. The aim is to correlate progress in the commercialization and consumption of these products with their sustainability. Plant-based diets, such as flexitarians and vegans, present considerable benefits for human health and environmental impact, reducing the consumption of foods of animal origin, which are associated with a number of current environmental problems, such as the greenhouse effect. In the research carried out, it was observed that with increasing environmental concern, there is progress in the dissemination and demand for plant-based products, demonstrating a variety in consumer choices. Vegan certification in Brazil established by the Brazilian Vegetarian Society indicates a developing market, with more than a thousand recognized products. This study highlights the importance of plant-based diets in promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.