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ORGANOLEPTIC ASSESSMENT AND ACCEPTABILITY OF SWEET BAMBOO SHOOT (Bambusa vulgaris) ROLL

Jonathan N. Tariga | Nida G. Quitan

 

Abstract:

Bamboo shoot is very visible in every market in Quirino Province and in nearby provinces. However, the consumption of bamboo shoot in the province is conventional since most people often consume it as pickled or as a side dish only. Various uses of bamboo shoots remained undiscovered by consumers due to limited knowledge in preparing this valuable vegetable. This study attempted to shed light on the potential development, adoption and commercialization of value-added edible products from bamboo shoots in order to increase awareness and acceptance of bamboo shoots. Primarily, it was conducted to develop and conduct organoleptic assessment and acceptability of sweet bamboo shoot roll as to appearance, color, texture, aroma, presentation and taste and to evaluate the Return on Investment of the sweet bamboo shoot roll. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using frequency counts and percentages, mean, t-test and ANOVA. Respondents were mostly female, single, ilocano, ages 14-30 years old and were in college levels. The developed sweet bamboo shoot roll was very much accepted by the respondents. Respondents have comparable level of acceptability across profile along texture, and appearance. However, respondents differed significantly with their level of acceptability along color, aroma, presentation and taste when they are grouped by highest educational attainment and along presentation when they are grouped by civil status and ethnicity.