COMPOSITION AND PREPARATION PROCEDURE OF AN ISOTONIC DRINK BASED ON "TUNA AYRAMPO" OPUNTIA APURIMACENSIS

Abstract

It refers to a procedure and a composition of an isotonic drink comprising the pulp of “tuna ayrampo” (Opuntia apurimacensis), water and electrolytes; the isotonic drink allows the recovery of electrolytes lost through sweating during physical activity and renews energy.The procedure for preparing an isotonic beverage with Opuntia apurimacensis comprises selecting fruits and washing them with potable water to remove foreign matter; disinfecting with sodium hypochlorite at 20 to 50 parts per million (ppm) for 3 minutes, then rinsing three times; removing the peel from the pulp of Opuntia apurimacensis; crushing the pulp with a press by pressing the pulp of the Opuntia apurimacensis fruit; diluting the crushed pulp in a pulp:purified water ratio of 0.5:9.5 to 1.5:8.5 weight / volume and maintaining for 48 hours at a temperature of 4 °C; filtering with a 74 µm sieve; Homogenize by adding citric acid until a pH of 2.8 to 3.5 is reached, add sugar until 4° to 7 °Brix is ​​obtained, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium benzoate, potassium sorbate and then pasteurize at a temperature of 80°C for 10 minutes; pack the liquid in glass containers and seal it; store in a cool, dry environment.