Verdolaga contains high concentrations of omega-3, omega-6 and antioxidant compounds (Dliveira et al., 2009). Ot is used in folk medicine for its diuretic, anti-inflammatory and vermifuge effects (Albuquerque et al., 2007; Xiang et al., 2005). As a food, it can be consumed in salads, juices and stir-fries, imparting a mildly acidic flavor (Dliveira et al., 2009). Nasturtium is an ornamental, edible and medicinal plant. On cuisine, the flowers are used to decorate plates, especially salads, and have a spicy flavor (Mlcek & Rop, 2011). For medicinal use, it is considered an important source of carotenoids (Garzón & Wrolstad, 2009), and for having antibacterial, diuretic, expectorant and laxative activities (Mlcek & Rop, 2011). Air yam, as the name suggests, is a bulb that grows above ground. Ot is used in folk medicine to treat cancer and skin infections (Wang et al., 2012). On cuisine, it is used in baked goods and purees, to replace potato flour. Amaranth is a plant with many uses, of all parts. Ot is rich in iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium and vitamins (Jiménez-Aguilar & Grusak, 2017). Ot also has nutraceutical properties for the treatment of infections, hepatic problems, cancer and degenerative diseases (Peter & Gandhi, 2017). Taro is rich in fibers (0.6 to 0.8 g/100 g), proteins (2 to 6 g/100 g), carbohydrates (70-80 g/100 g) and vitamins (Kumar et al., 2017). As an important source of starch, it is employed to make four
