Análisis del consumo alimentario del tomate de árbol para innovar y fomentar la revalorización del Patrimonio Gastronómico del Ecuador en base a una Dieta Andina

Abstract

Abstract: Food heritage represents a rich variety of foods, cooking techniques and traditions that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Valuing and preserving this heritage means protecting and promoting the cultural and gastronomic diversity of different regions and communities around the world. The purpose of this research is a detailed study of the tree tomato as an agricultural product to appreciate the gastronomic heritage of Ecuador. For this purpose, a qualitative, descriptive, bibliographic and research study was carried out, which addressed the studies and criteria of several authors. He perfected the use of this agricultural product and sought acceptability in the creation of a nectar. The tree tomato, a fruit native to the Andes, has been an integral part of Ecuador's gastronomic culture for centuries. However, in recent decades its consumption has decreased in competition with other imported fruits and foods. The objective of the thesis is to highlight the cultural, nutritional and economic importance of the tree tomato in order to promote its revaluation as food heritage.