Development and Acceptability of "Ampalunggay Brewed Coffee"

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Ampalunggay, the combination of ampalaya seeds and malunggay seed combined together to produce an alternative coffee to the commercially sold copy in the market to make ita cheaper and better product in the future. The researchers conducted a study about Amapalaya seeds and malunggay seeds as a substitute for Coffee beans. This study aimed chiefly to determine the acceptability of Ampalunggay brewed coffee between three groups of respondents.The respondents were forty-five (45) randomly selected respondents including fifteen (15) TLE teachers, fifteen (15) coffee drinkers and fifteen (15) entrepreneurs from Santa Cruz, Laguna.

METHODS

The experimental method of research was employed. In conducting this study which involved the gathering of the essential data and information to meet the objectives and answer the questions concerning the level of accessibility of Ampalunggay brewed coffee.Questionnaire in the formof checklist and statistical treatments were applied in the study consisted weighted mean, standard deviation and thesingle factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) which determined the levelof accessibility of the product. Related readings on the literatureand studies were gathered in the formulation of the hypothesis and the conceptual framework which was presented in a form of paradigm. The definition of terms was formulated based on the variables presented in the paradigm.

RESULTS

Study showed that the product is healthy but easy to do, the audience can either cook or bake the Ampalaya and malunggay seeds by using an oven or pan. The researchers performed three trials and showed that there is no much difference with the commercially available coffee, based on the aroma, taste, appearance and texture. Therefore, the researchers conclude that ampalaya seeds and malunggay seeds can be an alternative source for coffee.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the drawn conclusions, these are highly recommended. The researcher recommends based from the findings, families and consumers can try drinking Ampalunggay brewed coffee as alternative to commercial coffee. The product can be enhanced through advance research and study that would eventually lead to the improvement of its quality. DTI approval should be considered to legally advertise the product. Local government such as community organizations can use the Ampalunggay brewed coffee as profitable product for small business within the community. Future studies should be done along this line considering other kinds of herbal products using the same ingredients.