Processing of Snack of Goat Chub Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) with Formulations of Tomato and Tomato-Marjoram

Nelson Loyola  López; Francisca Ibarra  Rubio; Carlos Acuña  Carrasco; Mariela Arriola  Herrera

doi:10.4236/as.2019.104037

Nelson Loyola López, Francisca Ibarra Rubio, Carlos Acuña Carrasco, Mariela Arriola Herrera

Abstract: The cultivation of goat chili has potentially increased in Chile, due to different varieties of gourmet products made with it; for this reason, new industrial projects are sought to the growing volume to adapt them to the new trends in consumption habits, mainly focused on achieving an attractive meal, a fast preparation and consumption, while nutrients are provided to offer some benefits for human health. The “snacks” products that include the use of fruit satisfactorily respond to these requirements, in addition to providing marketing alternatives to the surplus of fruit exports. For this reason, the present test, consisting of the processing of snacks based on goat chub chili with the addition of tomato and marjoram, was carried out to increase the palatability and the sensorial quality of the final product. The following formulations were used: only chili (T₁); chili and tomato (T₂); chili, tomato and marjoram (T₃). The latter one was characterized by a good flavor and aroma. A large amount of the fruit water content had been removed by drying it with forced hot air. A product without chemical preserves was obtained, with physical and chemical parameters similar to those required by similar foods existing on the market today. In sensorial terms, the formulation to which marjoram was added showed good sensorial and acceptability attributes, highlighting them from the rest of the treatments. The snack color was maintained after the dehydration process, according to panelists.

Keywords: Dehydrated, Snack, Capsicum annuum L., Goat Chub

Cite this paper: López, N. , Rubio, F. , Carrasco, C. and Herrera, M. (2019) Processing of Snack of Goat Chub Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) with Formulations of Tomato and Tomato-Marjoram. Agricultural Sciences, 10, 476-486. doi: 10.4236/as.2019.104037.

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