
This study aims to revalue the cultural, nutritional, and gastronomic importance of Andean products from the Cajamarca region through the application of modern culinary techniques. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach with a quasi-experimental and cross-sectional design, involving 15 chefs and 40 consumers. Data were collected through questionnaires, document analysis, and sensory evaluation tests. The findings identify key Andean products such as native potato, quinoa, mashua, tarwi, and purple corn, and highlight the use of modern techniques such as sous vide cooking, foaming, spherification, dehydration, and gelation. Results show strong acceptance among both chefs and consumers, with 95% of participants expressing satisfaction with innovative gastronomic proposals. The study concludes that integrating cutting-edge culinary techniques effectively enhances the value, sensory appeal, and cultural preservation of Andean products while contributing to regional gastronomic development.
