PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CHAYOTE (Sechium edule) MOIST FRUITCAKE

Abstract

The utility model presents the process for chayote (Sechium edule) moist fruitcake in its Claim. Chayote is a highly underutilized fruit crop with tremendous potential to address global hunger due to the fruit being rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Meanwhile, fruitcakes are made with a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, fats, and various dried or candied fruits. Comparatively, moist fruitcakes are characterized by their tender, dense, and moist crumb achieved through the incorporation of hydrated fruits, liquid-based flavorings, and balanced ratios of wet and dry ingredients. The technical problem that this disclosure aims to address is the underutilization of chayote; the technical solution that this utility model provides is the innovative incorporation of chayote into this popular food product, which will result in the promotion of its utilization, minimized food waste, and the exploration of the crop’s full economic potential while providing consumers a nutritious and innovative food product.