Estudio de los recursos gastronómicos del cantón Yantzaza, cantón Centinela del Cóndor de la provincia de Zamora Chinchipe, para el fortalecimiento del sector gastronómico.

Abstract

Abstract: This research aims to reflect the importance of the cuisine of the cantons Yantzaza and Centinela del Condor, which encloses culture and traditions, the same that host three important ethnic cultures of Ecuador, such as: Shuar, Kichwa and Mestizo. Turning the cantons into a multicultural destination, where the food customs of each culture are reflected, with the passing of time they have been lost by the lack of practice of the new generations and other factors analyzed in the present work. The methodology used constituted a fundamental pillar for the research, through the implementation of techniques such as: surveys, interviews, focus group, which were applied to the inhabitants, where they mentioned essential topics such as: names of primary products, processed products, common places of consumption, state of preservation and dishes that are currently being lost. This project is focused on the dissemination of the gastronomic resources of the cantons, through the catalogue, to reach many people and know the culinary diversity they possess.