Catálogo de los productos alimenticios primarios y elaborados de los cantones Macará y Zapotillo, como aporte histórico de la Mancomunidad del Bosque Seco

Abstract

This research work has been developed with the main aim to gather information about existing gastronomic which is the identity in Macará and Zapotillo cantons belonging to the Commonwealth of dry forest located in the province of Loja. The data have been collected directly from this area, taking into consideration the comments from people who are natives of these towns, so they help to preserve and promote their own culture; furthermore; the topics have been compiled as common food names, their usual places of consumption, their states of preservation and also the inherent characteristics to each names. After being collected, compiled and systematized information into a catalog with the most relevant data about food and favorite dishes in this area with the purpose that help to have information about tourism and culture of these towns