Uso y aplicaciones de la achojcha (Cyclanthera Pedata) en la tradición culinaria en el cantón Chambo

Abstract

The current paper work is an exploratory cross-sectional research that aimed to describe the use and applications of “Achojcha” in the culinary tradition of the Canton Chambo, Chimborazo Province. A survey to determine the existence of food culture in the population of the area investigated, the frequency of consumption and different recipes using achojcha they typically eat was applied. 55% of the reporting population belonged to the female gender, it was a mature population (45-60 years), married status, 23%have achieved full primary, 52% never affirm consume achojcha but despite this, they have a great food culture with a number of tips for preparations of the same. 47% use the achojcha as garrisons. As a culinary magazine final proposal with different recipes, use and applications of achojcha was developed. It is recommended to promote consumption of achojcha especiaally among Young people, through the magazine developed in this research.