HEALTHIER OPTIONS: Sensory Evaluation, Nutrition Analysis, and Consumer Acceptability of Red Velvet Apple (Diospyros Blancoi) Ice Cream
Keywords:
Health and Wellness, Sensory Evaluation, Nutrition Analysis, Consumer AcceptabilityAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Filipinos are known for having sweet tooth. The utilization of the Red Velvet Apple, locally known as "Mabolo”, which is readily available and abundant in the community, could be a nutritious alternative to the usual flavors available commercially. This study explored the potential of Mabolo as a nutritious, affordable, and viable livelihood among the residents of Pantay Matanda, Tanauan City.
METHODS
A descriptive method design was used in this study to determine the sensory evaluation, nutrition analysis, and consumer acceptability of Mabolo. A total of 80 evaluators, randomly selected from parents, faculty members and students of Pantay Integrated High School, were utilized as respondents. A modified sensory evaluation score sheet anchored in a nine-point Likert Hedonic Scale was used by the respondents to evaluate the finished product. Frequency count and weighted mean were utilized as the statistical tool to analyze the gathered data.
RESULTS
The result of the study showed that the taste has an average mean of 7.99 which is second to the highest in terms of acceptability. The lowest rating is texture which has a mean of 7.64 which also results to like strongly. Respondents found Mabolo pulp's texture fibrous, almost melting in the mouth and it has an after taste that lingers in the throat. The researchers also consulted a Nutritionist Dietician and assessed that one pint of the Mabolo ice cream has 1185 calories, 47g protein, 61g fat and 111g carbohydrates which vouch for its healthy content.
DISCUSSIONS
The results proved that Mabolo is a viable ingredient in making ice cream. The variables in this study which are appearance, taste, color, aroma and texture as well as the general acceptability have proven to be acceptable among target consumers and the said ice creamis perceived as a potential livelihood among residents of Pantay Matanda, Tanauan City.
