Propuesta de elaboración de bebidas energéticas naturales de autor a base de pulque, frutos del bosque y hortalizas

Abstract

In this work, the characteristics of certain products were analyzed, empathizing on pulque (agave wine) in combination with fruits, vegetables and spices, using different professional studied techniques, whose purpose is to merge this drink flawlessly with ingredients such as forest fruits and vegetables resulting in a drink containing a high energy value, ensuring that they preserve taste, nutritional, food security and traditional value features. One of the main techniques used in the elaboration of energy drinks is the pasteurization of pulque, being the basis for the combination with other ingredients, without disregarding vacuum-packed fruit and vegetables processed so that they retain their properties, flavor, aroma and color; all these to add value, enhancement and attractive to drinks, thus providing new proposals to recipes of author. The study began with a bibliographic research about major characteristics of the above-mentioned products. In addition, the concepts and applications of experimental methods for the implementation of proposed techniques were studied; a qualitative field research allowed to discover and learn about organoleptic properties.