Formulation of Sweet and Spicy Banana (Musa Acuminate) Chips

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The formulation of Sweet and Spicy Banana (Musa acuminate) Chips was conducted to formulate a food product using the added spicy variant of banana chips. Banana chips are under-ripe bananas that are cut into slice dipped in syrup solution, dried under the sun or by artificial means, fried and eaten as snack food or dessert. These can be sold both in the local and export markets (Business Diary Philippines, 2018). Sweet and Spicy Banana Chips is a combination of two distinct flavors loved by Filipinos the sweet and spicy flavor. Fresh chili was used as an additional flavoring to the usually sweetened banana chips. This study was conducted to determine the acceptable and preferable sample for the production of sweet and spicy banana chips.

METHODS

The following were the formulated combinations made from banana chips with an added chili ingredient: sample one (3 teaspoons fresh chili), and sample two (4 teaspoons fresh chili). The color, flavor/odor, and texture were the sensory attributes of sweet and spicy banana chips and they were evaluated using a paired comparison test. The general acceptability was determined using 9-point hedonic scale. Paired preference test was also conducted in order to assess both samples and indicate which one preferred by the ten (10) sensory evaluation panelists.

RESULTS

Results revealed that the varying amount of fresh chili significantly affects the sensory attributes in terms of color, flavor/odor and texture of sweet and spicy banana chips. It shows that the two samples prepared were acceptable and described as "like very much" by the ten(10) sensory evaluation panelists. It also revealed that sample two (2) was the most preferable combination of spiciness which has a greater amount of fresh chili compared to sample one (1). Therefore, sample two (2) with 4 teaspoons of fresh chili was recommended for the production of sweet and spicy banana chips.

DISCUSSIONS

The newly formulated product was an additional snack variety of banana chips. Sweet and spicy banana chips will also help farmers to have an additional source of income instead of putting unused bananas into the trash. The study somehow serves as a reference for those who are willing to start a business with a lesser capital requirement. Aside from that, it offers maximum utilization, especially during access production.