Optimization model applicable to a second generation nectar type drink

Abstract

The optimization in the formulation of second generation nectar was performed using a linear programming program (WinQ5B), formulating the target function based on the target equation and its chemical composition (vitamin C, alpha carotene, proteins soluble, water and soluble solids) to formulate the restriction equations, second generation nectar is based on previous studies where fruit extracts such as carambola, yacon, maca, carrot and quinoa  hydrolys are integrated. The application of the linear programming model (WinQ5B) resulted in the values of the following extracts on a basis of calculation 172, 22 kg: carambola extract 21.87 %, carrot extract 21.70% and protein hydrolysate of quinoa 56.43%, giving a nectar of with 3.8% soluble solids and 96.2% water. A360 ml bottle contains 502 mg of vitamin C, 322 mg of Alpha carotene and 4.48 g of peptides and amino acids.