Estudio de factibilidad para la creación de una empresa de producción de xilitol a base de levaduras aisladas de frutos de durazno (Prunus persica), fresa (Fragaria vesca) y manzana (Malus doméstica) en el cantón de Ambato de la provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

Xylitol or birch sugar is a substitute for sugar, which has gained popularity in recent years, its flavor is like to of sugar cane, since its original and natural glycemic index makes it the first option of sweeteners for diabetics. For this reason, a feasibility study was carried out for the creation of a company that produces xylitol based on fruit yeasts, which is used to control or prevent diabetic, prediabetic or metabolic diseases. The market study was carried out, which showed that 99 percent of consumers of calorie-free sweeteners would be willing to purchase the product in the city of Ambato. In addition, the technical study that determined the optimal location of the plant being the Totoras in Ambato city, province of Tungurahua with the highest weighting. Finally, the economic-financial study indicated a NPV value of 80,537.63dollars, an IRR of 74 percent, an R per B cost benefit ratio of 1.64, an ROI of 26 percent and a PRI of 1 year 5 months. When analyzing these points, it was concluded that the project is feasible.