“UTILIZATION AND
ACCEPTABILITY OF
CANTALOUPE RIND IN TART
MAKING”
Introduction
Filipinos are known for having sweet tooth. In article of Lasco (2017) which was
posted at the Inquirer.Net as cited by Canet et al., (2021), the Philippines was very
much part of sugar’s history being in the region where sugarcane originated and
where sugar haciendas figured greatly in its colonial economy. This heritage of
sugar production hints at why Filipinos use sugar in everything.
Introduction
This study aimed to develop the utilization of cantaloupe rind. Also,
this study will make use of the cantaloupe rind tart product that can be
acceptable to the consumers.
Statement of the Problem
This study will determine the acceptability of Cantaloupe Rind Tart
in the Market. Specifically, this research will answer the following
questions.
1.How to develop and utilize Cantaloupe Rind in making Tart?
2. What ingredients are needed to develop and utilize Cantaloupe
Rind in making Tart.
Statement of the Problem
3. At what level of acceptability of the Cantaloupe rind tart as a product
evaluated by the respondents according to its:
3.1 appearance;
3.2 texture;
3.3 aroma;
3.4 taste, and
3.5 packaging and presentation?
Statement of the Problem
4. Is there a significant difference on the evaluation of quality and
acceptability of the Cantaloupe rind tart?
5. Determine its physicochemical moisture, water activity, texture and
microbiological of Cantaloupe rind tart.
Methodology
Research Design
The study utilized a developmental research method. This design was
deemed appropriate because the researcher set up an experiment to utilize
the Cantaloupe rind in tart making. The techniques and technologies
needed in the evaluation of the qualities of the cantaloupe rind tart.
Specifically, the study focused on utilizing the Cantaloupe rind.
Methodology
Research Environment
The study was carried out in the Foods Technology Innovation Center of Surigao
State College of Technology. It is a state college in CARAGA Region, Philippines
composed of over 10,000 students. It is mandated to inculcate academic,
professional, technical, vocational, and technological instruction and competencies
through the provision of high-quality training in Education, Engineering, Computer
and Technology courses. Hence, the institution also offers graduate school
programs specifically Master in Industrial Education major in Foods Technology.
Methodology
Research Respondents
Distribution Respondents
Sample Percent
Name of Participants
Teachers in Foods Technology 10 20.00
NC II Holders in Cookery 10 20.00
Students enrolled in cookery 30 60.00
Total 50 100.00
Methodology
Research Instruments
A researcher-made questionnaire is utilized especially in ascertaining its
appearance, texture, aroma, taste, and packaging and presentation.
Methodology
Data Analysis
• Statistical Tools:
- Percent
- Mean and Standard Deviation
- ANOVA
- Turkey Honest Significant Difference Test
Findings
This study revealed the following:
The acceptability level of the Cantaloupe Rind Tart in all indicators are rated and described as Much Accepted.
Significant difference was found along with appearance, aroma, taste or flavor, and the packaging/ presentation.
Conclusions
The Cantaloupe rind tart was successfully developed after considering its
ingredients.
Potentials customers may certainly accept the product-made holistically as an
alternate food for snacks.
The entire package of the product has significantly influenced the respondents
to much accept the Cantaloupe rind tart as an alternative made-food for
consumers.
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GOD BLESS!