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Abstract
Unconventional food plants (UFPs) were described by the biologist Valderly Kinupp as native or exotic edible plants that can be found in backyards, flowerbeds and vacant lots. In Brazil, it is estimated that at least 10% of the native flora is food, totaling an average of 5,000 species. In addition, they are classified as functional foods, as they are rich sources of essential vitamins, a…