Gumamela Juice as Alternative Healthy Drink Science Investigatory Project of San Pioquinto ES

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This investigatory project aims to produce an ornamental juice drink that could be taken as healthier juice than the other commercialized juice drink. Parents nowadays are more concern about the health of their children. This study was conducted to prove that a simple local flower could produce quench thirsting juice. Gumamela were used as the main ingredient for the juice as that is available in the community.The sample was tested, the students, teachers and parents fairly accepted the taste and health benefits of the gumamela juice drink.

METHODS

The study will focus on the use of gumamela flowers. The dried petals were washed and placed in a tea bag. The careful procedure was monitored for its safety measures. The teabag with dried gumamela petals was dipped into hot water with calamansi extract and sugar. Additional gumamela jelly is added to make it more appealing.

RESULTS

The acceptability test of the gumamela juice shows that it is not only delicious but it has more health benefits and appealing to children. The juice drink is rich in vitamin c and minerals and can potentially cure many diseases like cough, hypertension and served as diuretic medicine.

DISCUSSIONS

As a result of this project, it was found out that flowers like gumamela flowers can be a source of juice drink and can be used as an alternative juice drink for commercial juices. Furthermore, it is cheaper and has more health benefits.