Registro de los dulces tradicionales como parte del patrimonio gastronómico de la ciudad Esmeraldas, provincia de Esmeraldas, 2018

Abstract

The following investigation’s objective was to prepare a gastronomic record through the collection of information and documentation of the ancestral knowledge of traditional sweets from Esmeralda’s city. It was a bibliographical, descriptive, non-experimental cross-sectional investigation. The information was received by applying surveys to the economically active population from Esmeralda’s city, through which it was possible to identify the traditional sweets of the same; the interview was also applied as an instrument, which was directed towards the 7 different owners of the traditional sweets elaboration establishments from Esmeralda’s city. The A4 registration records were filled with the Instituto National de Patrimonio Cultural (INPC), where their information was recorded with location data, reference photography, identification data, history, ingredients, preparation, interlocutors, annexes, control data, and the valuation, about the importance for the community in order that the traditional sweets from Esmeraldas city are reflected in the memory; in order to standardize processes and ingredients through the standardization of recipes as a professional contribution to research. The gastronomic record will contribute to the gastronomic identity and cultural enrichment of the Esmeraldas city, giving as feasibility to the tourist and economic movement of those who handle traditional sweets. It is recommended to provide training to people who make sweets because the conditions in which work it is not appropriate.