EVALUATION OF THE USE OF DRIED MORINGA LEAVES POWDER IN A SEASONING

Abstract

Introduction:
Moringa is not considered a spice, but rather a nutritional supplement with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; however, it can be included as a condiment in different food preparations and serve as a natural preservative. In the ԵoQue brand seasoning, COADTEC is used as a technological coadjuvant with a preservative function, which is imported. Replacing it with dried moringa leaf powder requires a granulometric and sensory analysis.
Objective:
To evaluate the replacement of COADTEC for dried moringa leaf powder in the formulation of Todo sazón (All seasoning), brand ԵoQue, without affecting the sensory quality established in the specifications of the Cuban standard for condiments (NC 1429, 2023).
Materials and Methods:
The percentage of substitution of moringa powder was evaluated at three levels (50 %, 80 % and 100 %), with granulometry and sensory evaluation as response variables.
Results and Discussion:
Descriptive sensory evaluation and granulometric analysis for the different formulations on a laboratory scale demonstrated that it is possible to completely replace COADTEC with dried moringa leaf powder, which was corroborated by a similar analytical test on an industrial scale, as well as by affective tests (acceptability and preference) with consumers at both scales.
Conclusions:
It is possible to carry out the total substitution of COADTEC for PHSM in the ԵoQue brand seasoning without affecting the sensory quality established in the specifications of the Cuban standard for condiments, with economic benefit and import substitution.