Acceptability of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) Cupcake

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study suggested okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) to be the main ingredients of cupcake. According to Fiegi (2010), okra's a strange little vegetable; the kind of things you might not guess was edible if no one told you. Its prickly skin can sting your fingers, and slicing into it reveals little more than seeds and slime. Because of it, many Filipinos don't look after its nutrients value and prefer not to eat it.As cited by Barett M. (2013), okra is a nutritional powerhouse used throughout history for both medicinal and culinary purposes.The researchers chose the study to discover a new product that will be accepted by everyone-a product that suits everyone's nutritional needs and contributes to society’s demand in terms of having health benefits.Acceptability of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) cupcake was conducted to (1) determine the acceptability level of lady’s finger (okra) cupcake in terms of; appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture and to (2) find the general acceptability of okra cupcake. The study was conducted at Naic National High School Satellite from August-October 2018.

METHODS

The experimental research used random sampling to select 25 participants: 10 teachers and 15 grade 12 students at Naic National High School Satellite. To determine the acceptability of okra, with the use of experimental method of single group design. The study used nine-point hedonic scale on sensory evaluation sheet to determine the level of acceptance of okra cupcake in terms of appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture.

RESULTS

The result of sensory evaluation as to appearance got an average of 8.40, 8.19 and 8.23 for the treatment A, B, and C. The Aroma evaluation received an average of 8.40 for treatment A, 8.25 for treatment B, and 8.15 for treatment C. Flavour obtained 8.37, 7.91 and 7.76 for treatment A, B, and C. For texture, 8.41, 8.11 and 7.93 for treatment A, B, and C respective. And for general acceptability, the average was 8.41, 8.21, and 7.97 for treatment A, B, and C. Based on the research findings, “Liked Very Much” is the equivalent rating of the three treatment.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers conclude that all treatments (Treatment A: 1/4 cup of okra, treatment B: 1/2 cup of okra, treatment C: 3/4 cup of okra.) are acceptable. This research study suggests future researchers to conduct additional research regarding the nutritional value and marketability of okra cupcake.