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Affordable Automated Pastillas Machine

This study aims to design and test an affordable automated machine for making pastillas in Zambales, Philippines, focusing on replicating traditional cooking methods while ensuring quality and ease of use. The machine will be evaluated against manual methods within a budget of ₱50,000, with limitations on scope to only carabao milk-based pastillas and small batch testing. Delimitations include the use of locally available materials, simplified quality comparisons, and a focus on practicality rather than large-scale production.

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Affordable Automated Pastillas Machine

This study aims to design and test an affordable automated machine for making pastillas in Zambales, Philippines, focusing on replicating traditional cooking methods while ensuring quality and ease of use. The machine will be evaluated against manual methods within a budget of ₱50,000, with limitations on scope to only carabao milk-based pastillas and small batch testing. Delimitations include the use of locally available materials, simplified quality comparisons, and a focus on practicality rather than large-scale production.

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1.4.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

Scope

This study focuses on designing and testing an affordable, automated machine to simplify the

labor-intensive process of making pastillas in Zambales, Philippines. The machine uses anchor

blades to mix thick mixtures and a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to adjust mixing speeds as

the pastillas mixture changes from liquid to solid during cooking. It replicates traditional cooking

methods by heating the mixture in an aluminum pot. The machine’s performance will be tested

across all four cooking phases (Table 1-1) to ensure it prevents burning, mixes evenly, and

maintains consistent quality. The quality of the produced pastillas will be compared to manual

methods using comparative analysis and statistical testing, with a total budget limit of ₱50,000 to

ensure affordability for small producers. The study would also evaluate how easy the machine is

to operate and maintain, and how well the final product matches traditional pastillas in texture

and appearance.

Delimitations

The study has limitations to fit the student researchers’ time and budget. The machine is designed

only for Zambales’ carabao milk-based pastillas and will not cover other regional recipes. Testing

would be done in small batches, not in real production settings. The design would aim to use

locally available materials and equipment, avoiding expensive or high-tech components. While

the machine’s durability would be observed, long-term reliability under daily use is not explored.

The pastillas quality comparisons would be based on simplified tests, not with real world large

batch production statistics. Recommendations for scaling up rely on feedback from the research

results, researcher observation, along with data from interview of a small group of local
producers rather than large trials. These limits ensure the study stays practical and achievable

while addressing the core challenges of traditional pastillas-making.

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