The Level of Acceptability of Sweet Potato Leaves Cupcake among Students of Home Economics Strand in Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a tropical perennial American vine with a fleshy tuber. There are five sweet potato types: jewel, purple, Japanese, Hannah and garnet. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Sweet potatoes decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mortality. Sweet potatoes also contain a high amount of potassium. The researchers used the green leaves of sweet potato in making cupcakes because it is one of the most nutritious sweet potato varieties. 

The researchers utilized the experimental research design. The sampling technique to be used in this study is simple random sampling. Questionnaires are distributed to gather data from the respondents. The result in terms of taste, the respondents' rate was 3.46 (Agree); in aroma, the respondents' rate was 3.56 (Agree); in nutritional value, the respondents' rate was 3.88 (Agree); in competitiveness, the respondents' rate was 3.86 (Agree); and in presentation, the respondents' rate was 3.86 (Agree). The composite grand mean of the respondents' rate was 4.09 (Strongly Agree). The respondents' rate for the acceptability of sweet potato leaves cupcake is Agree, the aroma of the sweet potato leaves cupcake is Agree, and there is no bitterness aftertaste. It is recommended to further refine the product for marketability, competitiveness and presentation.