Browsing by Author "Neira Delgado María de los Ángeles"

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    Percepción sensorial y aceptabilidad del catzo platycoelia lutescens en productos alimenticios procesados: Un enfoque hacia la innovación culinaria sostenible
    (Instituto Superior Tecnológico Particular Sudamericano, 2024) Neira Delgado María de los Ángeles
    In view of the high consumption of natural resources for the production of animal protein, a high nutritional value of catzo or white beetle (Platycoelia lutescens) is reported as a possible regional solution to this global problem. The objective of this research is to determine the organoleptic acceptance of catzo flour with four different percentages in commercial breads intended for human consumption. The article covers processes such as insect collection, dehydrated yield, formulation of pastries, protein content, and the respective data processing. In the cities of Quito and Cuenca, information was collected through a mixed methodology, qualitatively through semi-structured surveys based on 7-point hedonic scales applied by random sampling to 151 people and qualitatively through multiple choice questions used at the end of the surveys. The information collected from each city is dimensioned by means of one-way analysis of variance. Finding disparities in 4 of the 6 selected attributes, they were analyzed using Tukey's honesty significant difference (HSD). The results reveal that 3% catzo flour as a substitute for wheat flour presents the best acceptance after white bread, it is also expressed that there is no significant difference in the taste profile of the citizens of Quito and Cuenca. It is concluded that the consumption of catzo is presented as a sustainable alternative to conventional meat, thanks to its high nutritional value and low environmental impact. This food option offers a response to food shortages, a global problem that affects a large part of the population. By promoting the consumption of catzo, it seeks to address problems such as overweight, poor nutrition and malnutrition, offering a viable and sustainable solution to improve food security and the health of communities.