Nohpalli

Abstract

Mexico is having trouble tackling one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 2: Zero Hunger. In Mexico, 59.1% of the population find themselves in some degree of food poverty (2022). At the same time, as surprisingly as it may sound, 23.8% of young people suffer from obesity (2018). Taking into consideration the previous mentioned statistics, this team has developed a healthy snack made of nopales (cacti). One of the intentions of this project was to verify the nutrients provided by this vegetable in comparison to its counterpart (crisps). Taste acceptance was analyzed through surveys and interviews which allowed the standardization of the process of making and verifying the willingness of classmates to change to healthier products during school breaks.