Diseño del proceso operacional estandarizado para la elaboración de una gomita funcional con vitamina C, en la empresa productos “LILIAMM” de la provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

This research project determined as its main objective the design of a Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) for the elaboration of a functional gummy with Vitamin C. In order to obtain a final product that meets the standardization parameters defined by the Ecuadorian technical standard INEN 2217. Through the study of a theoretical compilation that bases from the scientific principles to all the legal implications and regulatory requirements that the entire creation of the product and its procedure must comply with. The project requires the need for several formulations starting from the standard formulation up to determining the exact quantities to be used in order to obtain two samples types. Where 25g and 30g of vitamin C in gummies respectively made, in which organoleptic, chemical, and microbiological analysis were applied. Therefore, the measurement for stability, was elaborated by the means of an accelerated test where the samples were subjected to different temperatures being: room temperature, 30, 35, and 50 degrees Celsius, determining a useful life of fewer than two years for the final product according to the Poppe method. Finally, at the end of the corresponding analysis and with the defined processes, a document was elaborated, called “PROCESO OPERATIVO ESTANDARIZADO DE GOMITAS FUNCIONALES CON VITAMINA C” that details a process outlined for the elaboration of the product in order to fulfill the quality standard and provide a competitive good for the company Products “LILIAMM.” Through this experimental work, the company is recommended to keep a more detailed record of its processes, which will serve to guarantee a quality product, as well as all the processes that are carried out.