Science Investigatory Project in Vegetable Herbs Food Powder

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to search for alternative ways of utilizing the common backyard plants like Spinach, Lettuce, Basil, Celery and Malunggay so that it won't be placed into waste. Secondly, to make a different and simple preparation of it right in one's home aside from usual capsule and tablet forms, which currently dominate in the market. Lastly, to promote awareness and inspire people to study and search for benefits on vegetables and agricultural produce that will satisfy humans' nutritional needs that are friendly to the pocket. In this study, the researchers explored infinite ways and makes use of accessible resources to satisfy the longings for health and wellness.

METHODS

Several researches and procedures were done to acquire the study of Vegetable Powder. Actual propagation of vegetables like Spinach, Lettuce, Basil, Celery and Malunggay was made to ensure the freshness of harvest. A series of trial and error was made wherein an exact time of harvest must be observed and storage in a well ventilated room must be followed. Three rooms in the house were chosen for the experiment. The preparation of Vegetable Powder was done in a step by step process. First, the researcher gathered the fresh vegetables. Then, the researcher hung them upside down inside the ventilated room using clothes pin without exposing them to sunlight. Third, dried leaves were collected using the brown paper bag, pounded and blended until it became powder and lastly, powdered vegetable were sealed in a container for consumption. Vegetable powder were used to combine in a tea, vegetable meal soup, bread, cookies, juices and shakes.

RESULTS

The results showed consistent data that the Spinach, Lettuce, Basil, Celery and Malunggay leaves dry up well when stored in a ventilated room without the direct exposure of sunlight and it is easier to pound in order to be made anall-natural food powder. Recommended procedures have to be done to achieve the desired result of the study.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of research showed that the time must be an important consideration in harvesting and picking of Spinach, Lettuce, Basil, Celery and Malunggay leaves. The importance of the environment-appropriate circulating air as a room for storage perfected the dying and falling of leaves after a week. The compete falling and natural way of drying the leaves helps in pounding the leaves easily. It resulted to good quality of powder for food consumption. The researcher found out that the high temperature affected the growth of Spinach and Lettuce.