Mapeamento tecnológico aplicado aos produtos do cacau

Abstract

This study aims to develop a technological mapping applied to cocoa products, based on patents and scientific articles, through the technological prospection tool and bibliometric techniques. It is then a matter of recognizing that the resumption of the economic dimension of cacao culture associated with the incorporation of new technologies and products currently plays an important role in the Southern Coastal Territory - TLS, since the introduction of technologies to the beneficiation process makes it possible to improve cocoa quality, create new processes, add value and consequently open new markets. The methodology used in this study was based on data collection, bibliographic survey, search in patent database and scientific articles. In the search for technological information we used the national database of the National Institute of Industrial Property - INPI and the ORBIT® software. For scientific search we used the online platforms: Web of Science; Scopus (Elsevier) and Scielo.org, for metric and analysis of articles. The study allowed to visualize existing gaps and the possible technological routes related to the processing and derivatives of cocoa; It also showed where there is a higher concentration of patent filings and publications of scientific articles in this area. As a result, the mapping also showed that Brazil is one of the countries that bet on the development of scientific and technological research on cocoa, taking as an example institutions that most promote research and development and innovation in this area such as UESC, UNICAMP, UESB, UFBA among others, which shows how important is the role of the University and its researchers for the development of the countries.