Simulación y aprovechamiento de la placenta del cacao ccn51 (ramilla) para la obtención de néctar de cacao

Abstract

This study aimed to simulate the production of nectar from a solid residue from the CCN-51 cacao placenta. Bromatological analysis was performed on the placenta. The nectar was obtained by homogenization with commercial water, preservatives and CCN-51 cocoa placenta; then, the mixture was heated to 33 degrees Celsius. For pasteurization, a temperature of 82 degrees Celsius was used for 3 minutes. The experimental phase was carried out in the ESPOCH laboratories in Riobamba. Physicochemical parameters such as pH and brix degrees were analyzed for each experimental treatment. Through the brix degrees, treatment two was selected with 6 litres of water, 1 kilogram of sugar and 1 kilogram of CCN-51 cocoa placenta. Then the treatment formulation was entered into the DWSIM software. The simulation results were obtained in the output current; this current was determined to be obtained 7.8 litres of nectar and 15.11 brix degrees compared to 16.5 brix degrees and the 7.1 litres present in the experimental. To evaluate the simulation the amounts of nectar flow obtained both in the simulation and the experimental development were compared, obtaining an error of 10% in the final amount and 8.4% in brix degrees., said value being less than or equal to 10% reflects a closeness between the values of the currents, thus validating the simulation. It is concluded that the second experimental treatment was suitable for its elaboration and simulation process; it was also determined that the placenta is an optimal candidate to use as a new tool for elaborating nectar with the cocoa placenta. It is recommended to continue formulating different drinks to take advantage of their nutritional value.