dc.contributor.advisor | Medina Burbano, Roberto | |
dc.contributor.author | Villamar Pozo, Ana María | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-04-26T16:28:05Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-04-26T16:28:05Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://dspace.utb.edu.ec/handle/49000/16349 | |
dc.description | The following document deals with the post-harvest management of the cocoa fruit Theobroma cacao L., the conclusions determine that the harvest is the collection of the mature cocoa fruits, which are usually ready five to six months after the fertilization of the flower. It is important to harvest only ripe fruits to obtain high-quality almonds. Fermentation of almonds improves their flavor and aroma to make high-quality chocolate. During this stage, the mucilage is removed and the temperature increases. For successful cocoa fermentation, the appropriate type and method must be selected, the turning times and processes must be managed, the fermenters must be strategically located and protected from possible sources of contamination. Common fermenters are individual boxes, ladder type, rope bags, piles and shelters. Each meaning depends on context, conditions and local production. A ventilated space protected from the wind is needed to ferment. This place should only be used to process cocoa, without storing other materials. The mass to be fermented must be at least 60 kg of cocoa beans in pulp, regardless of the fermenter used. Drying complements fermentation by developing flavor and aroma precursors. Regular cleaning of the drying bed is essential to remove retained impurities. It is important to pass the almonds through a sieve before storing the cocoa to ensure quality. Secure this area to prevent damage from rodents and insects. It is recommended to store cocoa away from products with strong odors or flavors. It is crucial to keep the warehouse temperature equal to the ambient temperature. Post-harvest losses are due to lack of support to farmers at all stages of production, processing and marketing to improve competitiveness. The lack of resources compromises competitiveness and reduces cocoa production. | es_ES |
dc.description | The following document deals with the post-harvest management of the cocoa fruit Theobroma cacao L., the conclusions determine that the harvest is the collection of the mature cocoa fruits, which are usually ready five to six months after the fertilization of the flower. It is important to harvest only ripe fruits to obtain high-quality almonds. Fermentation of almonds improves their flavor and aroma to make high-quality chocolate. During this stage, the mucilage is removed and the temperature increases. For successful cocoa fermentation, the appropriate type and method must be selected, the turning times and processes must be managed, the fermenters must be strategically located and protected from possible sources of contamination. Common fermenters are individual boxes, ladder type, rope bags, piles and shelters. Each meaning depends on context, conditions and local production. A ventilated space protected from the wind is needed to ferment. This place should only be used to process cocoa, without storing other materials. The mass to be fermented must be at least 60 kg of cocoa beans in pulp, regardless of the fermenter used. Drying complements fermentation by developing flavor and aroma precursors. Regular cleaning of the drying bed is essential to remove retained impurities. It is important to pass the almonds through a sieve before storing the cocoa to ensure quality. Secure this area to prevent damage from rodents and insects. It is recommended to store cocoa away from products with strong odors or flavors. It is crucial to keep the warehouse temperature equal to the ambient temperature. Post-harvest losses are due to lack of support to farmers at all stages of production, processing and marketing to improve competitiveness. The lack of resources compromises competitiveness and reduces cocoa production. | es_ES |
dc.description.abstract | El siguiente documento trata sobre el manejo poscosecha del fruto de cacao Theobroma cacao L., las conclusiones determinan que La cosecha es la recolección de los frutos maduros del cacao, que suelen estar listos cinco a seis meses después de la fecundación de la flor. Es importante cosechar solo frutos maduros para obtener almendras de alta calidad. La fermentación de las almendras mejora su sabor y aroma para hacer chocolate de alta calidad. Durante esta etapa, se elimina el mucílago y la temperatura aumenta. Para una fermentación exitosa del cacao, se debe seleccionar el tipo y método adecuado, manejar los tiempos y procesos de volteo, ubicar los fermentadores estratégicamente y protegerlos de posibles fuentes de contaminación. Fermentadores comunes son cajones individuales, tipo escalera, sacos de cabuya, montones y refugios. Cada significado depende del contexto, las condiciones y la producción local. Se necesita un espacio ventilado y protegido del viento para fermentar. Este lugar solo debe usarse para procesar cacao, sin guardar otros materiales. La masa a fermentar debe ser al menos 60 kg de granos de cacao en pulpa, sin importar el fermentador utilizado. El secado complementa la fermentación al desarrollar precursores de sabor y aroma. La limpieza regular del lecho de secado es esencial para eliminar las impurezas retenidas. Es importante pasar las almendras por un colador antes de almacenar el cacao para asegurar la calidad. Asegurar esta área para prevenir daños de roedores e insectos. Se recomienda almacenar el cacao lejos de productos con olores o sabores fuertes. Es crucial mantener la temperatura del almacén igual a la temperatura ambiente. Las pérdidas poscosecha se deben a la falta de apoyo a los agricultores en todas las etapas de la producción, procesamiento y comercialización para mejorar la competitividad. La falta de recursos compromete la competitividad y reduce la producción de cacao. | es_ES |
dc.format.extent | 34 p. | es_ES |
dc.language.iso | es | es_ES |
dc.publisher | BABAHOYO: UTB, 2024 | es_ES |
dc.rights | Atribución-NoComercial-SinDerivadas 3.0 Ecuador | * |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ec/ | * |
dc.subject | Mucilago | es_ES |
dc.subject | Fermentación | es_ES |
dc.subject | Secado | es_ES |
dc.title | Manejo poscosecha del fruto de cacao Theobroma cacao L | es_ES |
dc.type | bachelorThesis | es_ES |