Galunggong (Decapterus Punctatus) Fish Bone as Chips With Malunggay Leaves

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Galunggong is the most affordable fish in the Philippines. Philippine seas are also abundant in this. However, what we do not know is that its bones are also valuable. We just throw fish bone away or give them to our animals because fish bones are not usually eaten. People do not know that it has high mineral contents, this can be well-suitable as a natural calcium source. Doctors and scientists have discovered and made vitamin supplement from it. In this investigatory project, galunggong fish bone was used as an alternative chip that contain high calcium and phosphorus which help the bones healthy especially for those who are lactose intolerant.

METHODS

The fish bone of galunggong was simply cooked for an hour, sun-dried, grinded and pulverized then made it into chips in the way of frying. This simple process turned the waste material of galunggong fish bones into a healthy fish bone chips.

RESULTS

Results showed that Galunggong Fish bone Chips with Malunggay Leaves had a grand mean of 4.88 and with a qualitative description of "Strongly Liked" while Commercially Available Chips had a grand mean of 4.19 and with a qualitative description of "Liked". It showed that Galunggong fish bone chip is highly accepted by the respondents in terms of taste, odor and texture. Respondents agreed and accepted the Galunggong fish bone with malunggay leaves as an alternative chip. Thus, they will be eating healthier chips that contain more calcium and phosphorus.

DISCUSSIONS

The degree of liking of the panelist for the fishbone chips on appearance, taste, aroma/odor and overall acceptability was evaluated with the used of 5 Points Likert’s Scale. The evaluation result showed that galunggong fishbone chips with malunggay leaves had a grand total mean score of 4.88 with an adjective description of "Strongly Liked" while commercial available chips have a grand total mean score of 4.19 with an adjective description of "Liked". The result showed that there is a general acceptability of galunggong fishbone chips with malunggay leaves as an alternative chip for children that is healthier enough than commercially available chips.