Ampalaya (momordica Charantia Linn) Pastillas

An Investigatory Project Baguio City National High School

Nowadays, many people consume foods that lack important nutrients which are needed in their body. So the researchers came up with the project Ampalaya (Momordica Charantia Linn) Pastillas which is principally made from ampalaya and will serve as a favorable and nutritious food for the people especially to the youth. Actually, our country is rich in ampalaya

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM SIGNIFIACANCE OF THE STUDY DELIMITATIONS/LIMITATIONS HYPOTHESIS

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The Philippines is abundant in Ampalaya vegetable which is known as a very nutritious vegetable but has a bitter taste. So the researchers came up of a project which uses ampalaya as the main ingredient and lessening its bitter taste, This investigatory project can help improve the health condition of the country which is slowly deteriorating because of the widespread of non nutritious foods consumed by people.

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This research aimed to produce nutritious pastillas from Ampalaya (Momordica Charantia Linn) Specifically, it aimed to answer the following questions:

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What are the components of Ampalaya Pastillas that makes it nutritious? Can the bitter taste of ampalaya be lessened? What is the level of acceptability of the product to the consumer by considering the following variables: a. Taste b. Odor c. Texture

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The research project is worth making because it can help prevent certain diseases such as diabetes which is one of the major diseases in the country. It can also help improve the country’s economy.

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The investigators limited this project on the production of the Ampalaya Pastillas and determining its acceptability to the consumers by its taste, odor and texture.

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Ampalaya fruit cannot be a nutritious pastillas. The bitter taste of Ampalaya cannot be lessened Ampalaya Pastillas is not acceptable to the consumers considering the following variables: a. b. c.

Taste Odor Texture

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Ampalaya, amargoso or bitter gourd (Momordica Charantia Linn) is one of the most important commercial and backyard fruit vegetables in the country today. It has both nutritive and medicinal use. The fruit and leaves of which are used as vegetableand the latter are further used as a laxative for new born babies while the stem and roots as antidotes for fever. The are rich in calcium, phosphorous, iron, carbohydrates and vitamin B. It is also known to cure diabetes, arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, warts, and ulcer.

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The commercial cultivation of the crop is concentrated to te region II and IV. Generally two types are being grown the Sta. Rita type, which is long, dark green and less warty and the Pinakbet type which is short and warty and much bitter in flavor.

Herbal Benefits of Ampalaya • Good for rheumatism and gout • And diseases of the spleen and liver • Aids in lowering blood sugar levels • Helps in lowering blood pressure • Relives headaches • Disinfects and heals wounds & burns • Can be used as a cough & fever remedy • Treatment of intestinal worms, diarrhea • Helps prevent some types of cancer • Enhances immune system to fight infection • Is an antioxidant, parasiticide, antibacterial & antipyretic • In large dozes, pure Ampalaya juice can be a purgative and abortifacient

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For coughs , fever, worms, diarrhea, diabetes, juice the Ampalaya leaves and drink a spoonful every day. For other ailments, the fruit and leaves can both be juiced and taken orally. For headaches wounds, burns and skin diseases, apply warmed leaves to afflicted area.

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I. MATERIALS      

Ampalaya ½ Cup of grinded ampalaya 3 cups of Nido Full Cream Powdered Milk ½ Cup of Alaska Condensed Milk ½ Cup of Alaska Evaporated Milk Cellophane Paper

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In making the Ampalaya Pastillas, first prepare ½ cup of grinded ampalaya, 3 cups of Nido Full Cream Powdered Milk, ½ cup of Alaska Condensed Milk, ½ cup of Alaska Evaporated Milk and Cellophane Paper. Second, in a pan, boil the grinded Ampalaya in Alaska Evaporated Milk for 5 Minutes and then set it aside to cool. Then, in another bowl mix the grinded ampalaya with Nido Full Cream Powdered Milk and Alaska Condensed Milk until well blended. Finally, form the mixture into cylindrica shape and wrap in Cellophane Paper.

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Based on the survey performed, most people rated the product very good. This means that the product is favorable for them and its bitter taste as been lessened. Most of the correspondents are within the age bracket of 13 – 19

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In general, most of the people liked the product considering its taste, odor, and texture. Most of them agreed that Ampalaya Pastillas is nutritious and delicious.

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The investigators suggest that the further research of this project would be: 1. 2.

Add some vegetables on the Ampalaya Pastillas or more nutrients and best effect. Determine the nutritional contents of Ampalaya Pastillas.

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Ampalaya Growing Guide, Agriculture Monthly Magazinge, April 2001 www.bpi.da.gov.ph www.ampalaya.com

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