Acceptability of Polvoron with Squash (Cucurbita) Powder

Abstract

The acceptability of polvoron with squash powder (Cucurbita) was conducted to determine the level of acceptability of polvoron squash powder. This study aimed to answer the following questions: (1) What is the level of acceptability of 30 grms, and 50grams polvoron with squash (Curcubita)powder in terms of its taste, aroma, texture, appearance, and general acceptability? (2) Is there a significant difference in the level of acceptability of 3%, and 5% polvoron with squash (Curcubita)powder in terms of its taste, aroma, texture, appearance, and general acceptability? This study used a convenience sampling technique that involved one hundred fifty (150) students at Iloilo State College of Fisheries. Respondents were given a sensory evaluation checklist to evaluate the product. Mean and overall acceptability levels were measured with the use of a 9-point hedonic scale to answer problems 1. The 2 products, 30 grams and 50 grams, of squash (cucurbit) powder, underwent a sensory evaluation to determine acceptability. Polvoron with squash (Cucurbita) powder. The three (3) proportions - control, 30 grams squash powder, and 50 grams squash powder in terms of aroma, taste, texture, appearance and general acceptability are evaluated consistently by the respondents as extremely acceptable. The three (3) groups have significant difference, the p=value is .000 which is lower than the .05 level of significant.