Heidi P. Paler2 and Lynette C. Cimafranca1*
ABSTRACT
Seriales (Flacourtia jangomas (Lour) Raeusch) is a wild and underutilized fruit growing in rural areas in the Philippines. This study explored the potential of seriales as dehydrated product. A single factor experiment arranged in completely randomized design was undertaken to evaluate the effect of sugar level (40, 50, 60, 70 & 80%) on the physico-chemical properties of dehydrated seriales. The procedure in determining the physico-chemical properties of dehydrated seriales fruit follows standard AOAC (1980) procedures. Results revealed that sugar level significantly affects the TSS, pH, moisture content, and water activity of the product.
Keywords: dehydrated fruit, Flacourtia jangomas, physico-chemical properties, sugar level
Annals of Tropical Research 42(1):128-136(2020)
https://doi.org/10.32945/atr42110.2020
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