Food granulation as a sustainable and survival means

Abstract

The consumption of avocado is of great importance in the daily diet of the human being, since this fruit contains high levels of Omega 3 and various vitamins (B6, B9 and E) and minerals (magnesium, iron, zinc and phosphorus). Today, Mexico is one of the main avocado producers worldwide. However, the high demand and the low production of this fruit makes the price of avocado more expensive and, therefore, the Mexican population reduces its consumption and seeks nutritional alternatives. For this reason, this research aimed to propose the manufacture of solid avocado tablets (based on pharmaceutical techniques) by granulating and compacting the dehydrated powder of this fruit. This was carried out under a mixed approach by applying quantitative and qualitative technologies to systematic, critical and empirical processes in order to choose the best granulation technique, the ideal binder and the type of compaction to use to achieve solid tablets using dehydrated avocado powder. This tablet aims to preserve the same nutrients as natural avocado and reach all sectors of the population to generate a sustainable and human survival environment.