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Acceptability of Sweet Potato Malunggay Cupcakes in Barangay Capaoay, San Jacinto,
Pangasinan
A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of
San Jacinto National High School.
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the course Practical Research II
Lourielyn L. Lacana
Researcher
December 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i
Table of Contents --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ii
Approval Sheet --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iii
Acknowledgement --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iv
Dedication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v
CHAPTER I. THE PROBLEM --------------------------------------------------------------------1
Rationale ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Statement of the Problem ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Hypothesis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Scope and Delimitation of the Study ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Significance of the Study ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Definition of Term ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
CHAPTER II. REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES -------- 7
Related Literature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Related Studies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
San Jacinto National High School
San Jacinto, Pangasinan
Approval Sheet
This thesis entitled “Acceptability of Sweet Potato Malunggay Cupcakes in Capaoay ,
San Jacinto, Pangasinan” prepared and submitted byLourielyn Lacana in partial fulfillment of
the requirements in Practical Research.
It has been examined and is recommending for approval and acceptance.
Donna Corpuz
Subject Teacher
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Acknowledgement
First of all, I want to say thanks to our Almighty God for the blessings throughout my
research work to complete the research successfully. Furthermore to my Father, Lawrence
Lacana for providing me financially and supporting me throughout this research.
I would like to express my deep and sincere gratitude to my research teacher, Ma’am
Donna Corpuz for giving me the opportunity to do this research and providing invaluable
guidance throughout this research.
I am also thankful to my friends, brothers and sisters for guiding me in every stage of this
research paper. For their love, understanding, and prayers. Without their support it would have
been very difficult for me to prepare the paper so meaningful and interesting.
Thank you everyone who believes, motivate, inspired and supporting me throughout this
study.
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Dedication
I dedicate this study to the Almighty God, who gives me strength and hope to do this.
Also I dedicate this whole study to all the people who work hard and have perseverance with my
whole heart. Moreover, I dedicate my dissertation work to my family and to my many friends. A
special feeling of gratitude to my loving parents and to my grandparents whose words of
encouragement and push for tenacity ring in my rings.
I am thankful for everyone who helped me and I really appreciated everything either big
or small gestures. The support, motivates and inspiration who gives me strength to make this
study.
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CHAPTER I:
The problem and Its Background
In today’s generation, Malnutrition and poverty is a worldwide and a timely issue, but we
can decrease it by eating healthy foods. However it is hard to feed these people especially
teenagers some healthy foods such as vegetables. This study will help and give ideas to the
people that in they can eat healthy and dessert in one food.
Background of the Study
Cupcakes are mini cakes frequently baked in a small, thin paper or aluminum cup. It is mostly
made of wheat flour infused with organic ingredients like native fruits, grains, nuts, herbs and
vegetables
like malunggay. “Cupcakes have become a pop culture trend in the culinary world. They have
spawned
dozens of bakeries devoted entirely to them. While chocolate and vanilla remain classic
favorites, fancy
flavors such as raspberry meringue and espresso fudge can be found on menus. There are
cookbooks, blogs,
and magazines specifically dedicated to cupcakes.” (ml.jou.ufl.edu/2009). Flour is a product
made from
grain that has been ground to a powdery consistency. Commonly available flours are made from
rye,
barley, maize, and other grains, but wheat flour is most commonly used for cupcakes.
Due to higher cost of wheat the researchers found interesting an organic plant that could give
higher content of starch. The process needed for making sweet potato flour is made easy than the
process of
making wheat flour. Sweet potato locally known as “kamote” is commonly planted in flat to
slightly
rolling open areas. The crop is also known to be a cheap but excellent source of carbohydrates,
vitamin A,
carotene, calcium, and phosphorus. “Purple Sweet Potatoes have high contents of anthocyanin,
which is a
pigment that presents the purple color in the vegetable. The pigment can produce red, blue and
purple
colors depending on the source's chemical structure, such as in foods like blueberries, red grapes
and red
cabbage. She said anthocyanins have been epidemiologically associated with a reduced cancer
risk, but the
anti-cancer ability of the purple sweet potato has not been well investigated.” According to the
study of
SoYoung Lim, a student of Kansas State with her associate Prof. George Wang
posted in
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(www.sciencedaily.com/2011).
A versatile crop, sweet potato has multifarious uses. It is not only grown as a food substitute for
rice and
corn but also as a potential source of raw materials for industrial uses and food delicacies. Sweet
potato is
being processes into feeds, flour, starch, and pectin for local and export markets. Same with
Malunggay
leaves of which, was once considered a "poor man's vegetables" but now it is known as a
"miracle tree" or
"nature's medicine cabinet". “ Moringa oleifera is currently being promoted as a
means to combat
malnutrition. The leaves contain all essential amino acids and are rich in protein, vitamin A,
vitamin B and
Vitamin C, and minerals. There is no doubt that the pure Moringa Oleifera Tree leaf is the source
of
incredible health benefits. It's the ultimate, natural, organic, energy and endurance
health
supplement” posted in (www.lifeshine.blogspot.com/2009). Tender malunggay leaves also
reduce phlegm
and are administered internally for scurvy and catarrhal conditions. Another main ingredient of
the product
that can be cultivated and supplied easily because this is not much susceptible compared to other
plants.
RATIONALE OF THE STUDY
Respondents’ ages 7 and above are having difficulties on their consistency in promoting healthy
eating habit. This come up with a study to help the parents including the said age bracket persons
to find
food that will be accepted combining the taste of the vegetables like Malunggay and Sweet
Potato same
with the adult for them to look for a product that will be ideal on their desired health benefits.
We also
made this study to know whether the acceptability of Sweet Potato Malunggay cupcake by the
people ages
7 and above will have a big impact to the value of the two vegetable. 3
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to determine the level of acceptability of Sweet Potato Malunggay
Cupcakes in Brgy. Capaoay, San Jacinto, Pangasinan. Furthermore, this study seeks to answer
the following specific problems:
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1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in Brgy, Capaoay, San Jacinto, Pangasinan
in terms of:
A. Age
B. Gender
2. What is the level of acceptability of Sweet Potato Malunggay Cupcakes in terms of:
A. Appearance
B. Aroma
C. Taste
D. Texture
E. Consistency
3. What is profitability of Moringa Cupcake with Butter Cream Frosting?
Hypothesis
The product of this research, if successfully achieve and made public, it would inspire a
lot of people to come up with the ideas with the same goal as the researcher.
Moreover this Sweet Potato Malunggay Cupcakes will be a big help regards in health and
dessert. Will give benefits to the people, be healthy and be involve with vegetables.
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Scope and Delimitation
The researchers made the study and analysis about cupcake made from sweet
potato and
malunggay extract with leche flan filling to determine the impact of the taste and preferences of
young ones
and adult in relation to the acceptability of the manufacturing of malunggay and sweet potato,
which both
are playing crucial niche on providing multi-nutrients.
The selection of respondents are only limited to town residents, specifically, people living in the
First district of Laguna. The survey is conducted only to the target respondents with an age
ranging from 7
to 45 years old. This age bracket are about to be divided into four classes with an interval of ten.
This is
done through interviews and giving the same questionnaires to the target respondents in
accordance with
the established objective of the study. There are possibilities that interviews are unacceptable
without
Significance of the Study
This study will be a significant endeavor in promoting “SWEET POTATO MALUNGGAY
CUPCAKE” in the first district of Laguna. Considering that the main ingredients of the said
product are
significant sources of required nutrients needed by individuals. The researchers made study and
analysis
about the product to determine the impact of the taste and preferences of young aged people and
adult in
relation the process of promoting malunggay and sweet potato as the main ingredients in making
cupcake,
which both are playing crucial niche in providing multi-nutrients. This study will be beneficial to
the target
market aside from the nutria-facts the product is made into fancy-like cupcake with leche flan
some filling
inside. The researchers also include the factor of attraction through considering the product’s
appeal to the
target markets appetite.
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Definition of Terms
For better comprehension these are terms used in the study including the meaning of each given
below:
Appetite- It is an instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink.
Aluminum cups- these are baking cups that hold the cupcakes’ shape like miniature
baking dishes so you do not need a specialty pan for your muffins or cupcakes.
Malunggay- is a plant in the Moringaceae family. The scientific name is Morina Oleifera
Lam. It is also known as horseradish tree, drool and drumstick tree. The tree is hearty and
grows easily in the wild and backyard gardens. Commonly used as an ingredient in
Filipino foods, the tree is also found in Africa, India, and other parts of Asia.
Moringa oleifera – it is the scientific name of Malunggay.
Sweet potato- locally known as “kamote” is commonly planted in flat to slightly rolling
open areas. The crop is also known to be a cheap but excellent source of carbohydrates,
vitamin A, carotene, calcium, and phosphorus.
CHAPTER II
Related Literature and Studies
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
This chapter consists of information culled from studies and literature, both local and
foreign, from
which this particular study is premised. This will certainly help in giving the reader a better
understanding
of the scope of the research to be conducted specifically the important role of the product which
consists of
Malunggay and Sweet Potato in making cupcakes.
This chapter also includes further information in terms of the equipments and processes used in
making cupcakes.
Local Literature:
Review of related literature of Malunggay
Unknowingly, the Third World War has already started. But most people hardly notice the battle
as the enemy is stealthy creeping individuals, mostly children from less developed countries. The
unseen
adversary is malnutrition.
The tubers are packed with
many essential vitamins such
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as pantothenic acid (vitamin
B5),
pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) and thiamin (vitamin B-1), niacin, and riboflavin. These vitamins are
essential in the sense that body requires them from external sources to replenish. These vitamins
function as co-factors for various enzymes during metabolism.
They also contain good amounts of minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and
potassium that are very essential for body metabolism
Since 1977, Philrootcrops has generated and disseminated root crop technologies and
information
that have helped improve the livelihood of root crop growers, processors, and entrepreneurs
nationwide. Among its diversified range of products developed from root crops include chips,
starch, flour, and grates.
"Root crops are good sources of soluble dietary fiber that actively lowers cholesterol in the
body
and also prevents tumor formation in the colon," said Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad, Scientist II of the
Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), in a symposium held at the university on the
innate
nutritional benefits of root crop consumption, primarily for the prevention of chronic diseases
like
cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes.
In 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that chronic diseases accounted for
57%
of all deaths in the Philippines . Moreover, the prevalence of obesity and being overweight, two
of
the leading causes of these diseases, is expected to increase in both men and women in the next
10
years.
Trinidad said that at least 80% of premature heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, as well
as
40% of cancer could be prevented through a healthy diet that incorporates root crops, regular
physical activity, and the avoidance of tobacco products
"Kamote and cassava are both high in calcium, which is essential for bone
growth and
development," said Trinidad . "Gabi is high in iron, which helps increase body resistance to
infection; and zinc, which is important for development and enzyme functions. Meanwhile, ube
rates high in tannic acid, which has anti-bacterial, anti-enzymatic, and astringent properties."
Market Acceptability of
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“The trouble with most root crops is that these are not sexy and popular food for those living in
urban areas. Take the case of gabi and kamote, young people would rather eat hamburger, chips
and ice cream,” Trade and Industry Secretary Jesli A. Lapus said. “These are not sexy food but
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these can help you become healthy and sexy.”
Commercialism and fast food has skewed consumers towards junk food, Secretary Lapus said.
“But we hope that proper education on nutrition will make the population increase the intake the
rootcrops.”
“People come to realize the benefits of consuming rootcrops when disease and poor health has
already settled in their body system but it’s too late,” Secretary Lapus. “Whether it is a change
of
lifestyle or a change of eating habits, a new industry is developing as consumers realize the need
to eat healthy.”( http://www.dti.gov.ph/dti/index.php?p=154&type=2&sec=5&aid=385.2010)
Review of related Literature of Cupcakes
‘Malunggay muffins’ served Thursday at Quirino anniversary
By CEASAR M. PERANTE
September 9, 2009, 8:00pm
CABARROGUIS, Quirino — An enterprising housewife has prepared
moringa muffin — which is said to be the official snack for the celebration Thursday of the 38th
founding
anniversary of this province.
Hilda Arrojo, resident of this capital town who loves to bake, was commissioned by the
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office to bake thousands of the malunggay-based muffin as snack for thousands of festival
participants.
Her product had earlier won for her daughter the grand price at a cooking competion in
school.“Last July
when my daughter’s teachers asked me to assist them come up with a simple recipe that is
malunggay-
