Innovación tecnológica, tradición cultural y sostenibilidad en la gastronomía del siglo XXI una revisión narrativa

Contemporary gastronomy is experiencing a structural transformation driven by technological innovation, cultural reconfiguration, sustainability, and digitalization. Rather than breaking with tradition, culinary evolution reflects a dynamic reinterpretation that integrates scientific knowledge, creative practices, and environmental responsibility while preserving cultural heritage. This narrative review analyzes interactions between innovation, tradition, sustainability, and digital transformation using peer-reviewed studies (2020–2025). Findings show that molecular gastronomy, artificial intelligence, and digital systems expand culinary possibilities, while local ingredients and ancestral knowledge reinforce identity. An integrative four-axis model is proposed, highlighting balance between authenticity and modernization as the sector’s key strategic challenge.