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Acceptability and Marketability of Puto with Powdered Insulin (Costus Igeus) and Pandan (Pandanus Amaryllifolius) Leaves Powder as Ingredients

Jasmin Rulloda

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study attempted to determine the acceptability and marketability of puto with insulin and pandan powder in three different proportions during the school year 2021-2022 in Barangay Ampid I, San Mateo, Rizal. The study used the experimental method of research which involved 60 respondents grouped into two who were selected through purposive sampling. The puto with three different proportions of insulin and pandan powder was evaluated using the 9-point Hedonic Rating Scale and 5 Point Likert Scale for the marketability of the product. The data were personally gathered and statistically treated using the Weighted Mean and Z test. Based on the findings, the food expert respondents evaluated the acceptability of the puto with 5 grams, 10 grams and 15 grams for each proportion of insulin and pandan powder as Very Acceptable, while the food enthusiast evaluated the product as Extremely Acceptable in terms of appearance, aroma, color, taste, and texture. On the other hand, the respondents evaluated the marketability of the puto Very High Potential in terms of supply availability, affordability, and production cost. They also gave comments and suggestions for further improvement of the product.