Calamansi is an abundant naturally-grown citrus tree and is one of the sources of staple fruit juice in the Philippines. Hence, this research study aimed to develop an acceptable mock-tail drink that utilized the extract of Calamansi Juice with Camote Leaves.
The data that were gathered from the instrument was subjected to the statistical treatment. Mode was used to determine the most preferred formulation of Calamansi Juice Extract w/ Camote Leaves as to color, taste, aroma, consistency and general acceptability.
Four formulations were as to color, taste, aroma, and general acceptability, Kruskal Wallis H was used instead of ANOVA due to violation in the normality test.
An evaluation sheet using the modified nine-point Hedonic scale was devised for the conduct of product testing that established the overall acceptability of the product from the respondents.
Based on the results of the product testing, it was concluded that the Calamansi-based mock-tail with Camote leaf extract was viable for introduction to the market. Moreover, the general quality of the product was acceptable and satisfied the respondents’ taste preferences based on the recipe formulated. Recommendations drawn include the conduct of an acceptability study on the most preferred formulation of Calamansi Juice with Camote Leaf Extract, conduct further studies on the varieties of Calamansi fruit and Camote leaves, submit samples of the product for microbial and other pertinent tests to ensure the product’s safeness for consumption. Moreover, it is further recommended that the study on the shelf-life of the product be conducted.
Keywords: Product Development, Calamansi Juice With Camote Leaf Extract, Mock-tail Drink, Calamansi Fruit, Camote Leaves
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Titong, Reymund, Development of Calamansi (citrofortunella microcarpa) Juice with Camote (Ipomoea batatas) Leaf Extract (July 27, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3661285 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3661285
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