Acceptability of star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) tart

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the level of acceptability of Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) Tart in terms of aroma, appearance, flavor, texture, color and its overall acceptability. It utilized an experimental research design that employed accidental sampling method. The data were gathered through a questionnaire given to the 40 respondents of Barangay Dungon A, Jaro, Iloilo City during the second semester of S.Y 2021-2022. The result showed that the formulation of every ingredient among the three mixture of the tart compliments the star apple preferably the Product B (Mixture of Cinnamon and Rum) in which it is extremely acceptable to the respondents especially to the female respondents aging 18-32 years old in terms of aroma, appearance, flavor, texture, and color. Furthermore, there is no significant difference in the level of acceptability of Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) tart when they were grouped according to age and sex.