Food science · Biodiversity
Agriome explores underutilised crops and modern science to develop functional foods — starting with a lima bean product aimed at childhood nutrition.
Get in touch →The problem
Global food systems rely on a handful of crops (wheat, rice, maize, soya), while thousands of nutrient‑rich local varieties go unused, unstudied, and slowly forgotten.
At the same time, childhood stunting remains a complex challenge that calls for practical, accessible solutions rooted in local food environments.
“Traditional knowledge and modern analysis can work together — turning overlooked crops into food products that genuinely improve nutrition.”
We start from biodiversity. Not as an abstract idea, but as a practical resource: locally available ingredients with untapped nutritional potential.
How we work
We look at local crop varieties with promising nutritional traits, drawing on field knowledge, community expertise, and available literature.
We apply molecular and compositional techniques to understand what these crops contain — from macronutrients to micronutrients and bioactive compounds.
We use those insights to prototype food products that are nutritious, acceptable to consumers, and suited to local production and distribution realities.
First project
Childhood stunting is a complex, multi‑causal challenge. We are developing a food product based on locally available lima bean and patin fish — combining nutritional analysis with food science to produce something both effective and practical for families.
Let's connect
If you are interested in our work, have ideas to share, or want to explore collaboration — we would love to hear from you.
We reply within a few days.
“We welcome questions, feedback, and ideas from researchers, producers, and anyone who cares about food and nutrition.”
Based in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Working across Sumatera and beyond.