“…However, the use of different types of flours for frozen foods that improve their nutritional and sensory characteristics is an innovative matter. Recent studies recommend the use of cowpea bean flour as it is a low-cost and readily available source of protein to improve nutritional quality in combined food products that are thawed for consumption (Akosua et al, 2015;Naiker et al, 2019), making it a promising crop for development of regional agribusiness that contributes to the opening of markets for cowpeas (De Oliveira et al, 2018;Freire, 2011).Coupled with the above, the success of a new food product on the market depends on its commitment to consumer opinion. The determination of acceptance is essential in developing new products and improving existing products (Reis et al, 2009).…”