Análise do consumo de pimenta pelos estudantes do curso de gastronomia do IFPE: um estudo de caso

Abstract

Being considered one of the most prestigious spices in the world, peppers are widely used and consumed by the Northeast population and it is also widely used in cooking in order to enhance the flavors of all kinds of foods. Furthermore, pepper benefits health, as they are rich in capsaicin, a substance associated with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, contributing to improving the immune system, helping to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promoting cardiovascular health. The Gastronomy students who were interviewed throughout the research consume pepper frequently and their preference is for the black pepper, as they also consume the other types in the form of sauce. The study aims to analyze the acceptance of peppers by the Gastronomy students and their used in cooking. It was prepared a questionnaire which was used as the basis for this work.