PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF ECOLOGICAL AND STANDARDIZED GARLIC POWDER: A TECHNICAL-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

Chavez M.S.N.; Franco J.A.A. · Proceedings on Engineering Sciences (2025) · DOI: 10.24874/pes07.03.002

Resumen

A technical-economic study was designed and developed to analyze th standardized production and marketing of garlic powder. This study addresse the issues of variable quality garlic powder production and its environmenta impact by designing an ecological industrial plant that uses solar energy fo drying and utilizes agricultural residues from garlic processing for compos production. The process is divided into four units: raw material preparation unit raw material processing unit, garlic powder production unit, and finally, th compost production unit. The methodology included process design, line balanc analysis, and plant layout as part of the technical study, along with th application of surveys and a cost analysis of implementation as part of th economic study. To validate the product's marketability, surveys were conducted with 73 households and 68 food companies in Arequipa, assessing their interes in an ecological seasoning. The results showed high acceptance of the product with 90% of households and 40% of companies interested in its use and purchas due to its quality and ecological production process. The conclusions highligh the feasibility of the plant design and its potential in the condiments and food additives market, responding to the growing demand for healthy and ecologica products.

Instituciones: Universidad Católica San Pablo