Estudio de factibilidad para la elaboración y comercialización de leche de anacardos o nuez de la india.

Abstract

The Cashew is better known in the world as the fruit of memory. It is high in fat, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, protein and vitamins, thus helping people who consume it in its different presentations. Leading a healthy life and in the same way consuming products that do not harm people's health has become a trend and is increasing in many countries, including Ecuador. The almond is considered the main among dried fruits, but the lack of knowledge and production levels are lower, for that reason it is not in great demand. For this reason, society must be made aware of the great benefits for health and for the economy of a country, the harvest of the fruit can be carried out from the 3rd year, the harvest of the fruit lasts from 4 to 5 months of According to the climatic conditions of the countries, it depends on the care that this tree receives. The fruit, after harvesting, goes through a process to be able to carry the fruit and for it to be marketed; its production can extend from 20 to 40 years, generating large profits. The fruit must be whole in order to obtain more economic benefits, the seeds that are chopped have a different market, they are used to make flour and other types of products. From the false fruit of the cashew nut, a variety of products can be made, such as wine, vinegar, jams, products that have been well received in other countries due to the benefits that it presents. In the same way, in order to be able to market the seed, it must include Good Agricultural Practices, the farmers must have knowledge of how to plant without damaging it, the staff that works in the companies or factories must also know what to do if they come into contact with any toxic product. The present work is structured as follows, four chapters: the first chapter contains the introduction, the development of the markets, agriculture in Ecuador, the ignorance of the cashew nut, the formulation of the problem and the general objective of this objective are derived the specific objectives: To determine the nutritional value of the cashew or cashew nut, to carry out a study of the current market situation with respect to the cashew nut or the cashew nut, to determine the capacity to produce milk from the cashew nut or the cashew nut in Ecuador and analyze the degree of profitability and its economic impact of the production of cashew milk or cashew nut in the consumer market. Chapter two consists of the theoretical bases of the subject of the project to be able to identify the variables of each specific objective, the nutritional value, the world demand, the degree of profitability. Chapter three is about the methodology and design of the project, instrument techniques and how to proceed. Chapter four deals with the analysis of the results obtained from the surveys and the financial study of the project that will demonstrate if it is feasible to produce and market milk based on this dried fruit.