Level of Marketability of "Squash Turon with Dulce"

Abstract

Squash, which is also known as Cucurbita maxima, is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, that is native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five species are grown worldwide for their edible fruit and known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, local parlance, and their seeds. Squash is rich in vitamin A,vitaminB6, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium. The researchers used squash turon with dulce because squash has nutrients that are good for our body. This study utilized experimental research, which strictly adheres to a scientific research design. It includes a hypothesis, a variable that can be manipulated by the researchers, and variables that can be measured, calculated, and compared. A simple random sampling technique was used in this study. Respondents assessed the taste, aroma, nutritional value, and presentation of the product. In terms of taste, students had a weighted mean of4.2, with the verbal interpretation of highly acceptable, and teachers had a weighted mean of2.8, with the verbal interpretation of acceptable. In terms of aroma, the students had a weighted mean of 3.2, with the verbal interpretation of highly acceptable, and the teachers had a weighted mean of2.5, with the verbal interpretation of acceptable. In terms of the nutritional value, the students had a weighted mean of4.7, with the verbal interpretation of very highly acceptable, and teachers had a weighted mean of3.2, with the verbal interpretation of acceptable. In terms of competitiveness, the weighted mean for students was 4.5, with the verbal interpretation of very highly acceptable, and a weighted mean for teachers was 3.1, with the verbal interpretation of acceptable. We recommended this product because it is innovative. It has vitamins; summer and winter squash are full of nutrients and contain trace amounts of B vitamins and healthy doses of iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. This product is marketable and affordable.