Evaluation of the acceptability of a filter infusion of germinated purple corn (Zea mays L), lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) and moringa (Moringa oleifera)

Authors

Lujan Mendoza, Yesmi Andrea

Saira Villaran, Dania Milagros Del RocÍo

Simpalo Lopez, Wilson Daniel

Castillo Martinez, Williams Esteward

Galarreta Oliveros, Gracia Isabel

MiÑan Olivos, Guillermo Segundo

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to elaborate and evaluate the acceptability of a filter infusion of germinated purple corn (Zea mays L.), lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) and moringa (Moringa oleifera); The investigation had four phases, the first a market study, as a second phase a design of the process, as a third phase the elaboration process and finally the validation and optimization of the product. For the market study, the population was 425'367 inhabitants and the sample was made up of 375 citizens of the city of Chimbote Ancash-Peru. For the design of the process, a detailed process analysis diagram (DAP) was made. For the validation of the product, an experimental design of mixtures with 10 formulations was used, evaluating attributes such as smell, color, flavor and appearance of the product and selecting an optimal formulation based on said attributes; The optimized formulation underwent a physicochemical and microbiological evaluation. Concluding that 98% of those surveyed would buy the product; the production process requires 47 activities (operations 22, inspections 20, transportation 4, waiting 0, storage 1); In addition, the optimal formulation for the filter was 45% germinated purple corn, 30% lemon verbena and 25% moringa.