Mónica Guamuch-Castaneda

Food Composition Laboratory Manager, INCAP, Central America


Biochemist specialized in food fortification, standards, labeling, food chemical analysis and quality management systems. Consultant for international cooperation organizations/agencies, national laboratories, Ministries of Health and food industry in different countries in Latin America, Africa and the West Bank (Palestinian Territories).  

More than 20 years of experience working in food fortification programs. Currently, she is the technical and quality manager of the Food Composition Laboratory in the Nutrition and Micronutrients Unit at the Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP).