The role of marine resources as sustainable foods- A review

Sustainable food is one of the factors that determines the growth, health, and survival of people in society.Currently, production and consumption patterns in global food systems are somewhat unstable. Therefore, it isnecessary to find new, cheap, sustainable, accessible, and according to consumer preferences food sources and tocreate sustainable food systems due to population growth, increasing food demand, and the spread ofenvironmental pollution. A sustainable food system is a type of food system that provides healthy, safe, affordable,and accessible foods to people. This system creates sustainable diets and develops sustainable food production,distribution, and consumption systems. Ultimately it can reduce food waste, and environmental pollution and causeeconomic and social stability. In this regard, marine resources and seafood products can play effective roles in thedevelopment of these sustainable food systems. Our goal of this research is to investigate the role of marineresources and seafood products in providing a sustainable food system. The results of this study showed that marineresources and seafood products, as sustainable resources, are vital food suppliers to end malnutrition and foodinsecurity nowadays and in the future. The marine resources are rich in proteins, essential amino acids, enzymes,useful fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, pigments, and polysaccharides. They also have variousbioactive properties that play very important roles in the prevention or treatment of chronic human diseases. Withthese interpretations, marine resources and seafood products can be considered as functional and sustainable foodswith high nutritional value.

کلیدواژه ها:

Sustainable foods ، Marine resources ، Food safety and security ، Seafood products