Abstract
Objectives: The study aimed to determine the nutritive values of fortified Filipino snacks and to calculate the calorie value of the energy-yielding nutrients. Methods/statistical analysis: The Official Method of Analysis of Association of Official Analytical Chemists was used to analyze the proximate composition. The calorie content was calculated by the use of specific energy factors of 4:9:4 for proteins, fat, and carbohydrates, respectively. The majority of the food samples showed significant (P < 0.05) variations among the means concerning proximate composition. Findings: The highest protein was found in Moringa Sweet Potato Tuile, it can replace animal-based street foods. The moisture content of Saba-Potato Halaya was the highest and found lowest in Moringa Polvoron. The dry nature of Moringa Polvoron can prolong its shelf-life. It can substitute candies and gummies. The ash content was found highest in Moringa-Sweet Potato Tuile (MST). This can be associated with the mineral-dense Moringa and sweet potato. MST can be a healthier alternative for commercial pastries. The crude fiber content was again observed rich in MST. The Moringa and sweet potato are good fiber sources. MST is a healthier option than any fiber-rich junk food. Crude fat content was highest in Banana Blossom Bar. This snack can better substitute chocolate-flavored bars. The Jute-Spinach PastiYema was found richest with carbohydrates. It can be a healthier alternative for chocolate or marshmallow. All fortified snack samples are healthy calorie-containing foods suitable for picky-eating children. Application/improvements: If sufficiently consumed, these healthy snacks may contribute to the nutritional requirement of picky-eating children. This knowledge can be used to produce greener foods for school canteens in the Northern Philippines. Keywords: Calorie Content, Fortified Filipino Snacks, Picky Eaters, Proximate Analysis, Proximate Composition
Highlights
One beneficial strategy in ensuring and improving dietary intake other than with nutritional supplements is to increase nutrients and energy through dietary fortification [1]
The fortified Filipino snack samples were prepared at the College of Hospitality Management Food Laboratory, Cagayan State University- Andrews Campus, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Indian Journal of Science and Technology
The results show that Moringa Polvoron (MP) has the highest calorie with 507.98, followed by Banana Blossom Bar (BBB) with 476.61
Summary
One beneficial strategy in ensuring and improving dietary intake other than with nutritional supplements is to increase nutrients and energy through dietary fortification [1]. One of the several types of fortification programs around the world is the Targeted Fortification. This is performed when a particular group within a population, like the elementary or middle school learners, has a distinct risk for a nutrient deficiency which is maybe due to picky eating syndrome [2]. The addition of nutrient-rich vegetables to common snacks is one of the practices of Targeted Fortification. The cause of malnutrition of some school children in the Philippines is due to inadequate total food intake. It is still commonly observed that children in Northern Cagayan, Philippines prefer fast foods and junk foods [6]
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