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to promote the acceptability of the product in the market because of its affordability, since Philippines has a lot of Bilimbi fruits, availing this product will not cost too much and it offers various nutritional and health benefits to its consumer
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A Research Manuscript presented to STI College Lucena as a Pre-Final Requirement in the course Purposive Communication by: AGGUIAO, Ma. Cristina F. GARAY, Jennica Marie E. MONTECALBO, John Paul F. SAN JUAN, Lei Shane Ezra M.
The Philippines is endowed with a wealth of plants which bear fruits abundantly that are rich in nutrients even higher than some well-known fruits like Kamias but is not given much value like that of other familiar fruits. Chibundle (2020) stated that, though there has been no consensus on whether sweet or sour flavor profiles are more definitive of Filipino cuisine, one thing’s for sure; the Filipino palate has been shaped by a love for all things sweet. In the Philippines, something sweet must always be served on the table for special occasions and or dessert after meals commonly known as “panghimagas”. Along with, Tee (n.d.) stated that, the Philippines did not have a pronounced dessert culture in the early days, but as the years went on, it became more fashionable to enjoy dessert after a meal. This is why a lot of Filipino snacks have now been converted to desserts. In Filipino cuisine, sugar is everywhere, not just in desserts like halo-halo and leche flan or snacks like turon and suman but also in savory dishes like adobo, tocino, and even our local version of spaghetti. Beverages from coffee and tea to juices and shakes, rarely go without sugar, and this ubiquity has led people to conclude that we Filipinos have an exceptionally sweet tooth (Lasco, 2018 ). Moreover, 6Wresearch (2023) stated that the Philippines candy market is a growing industry that is fueled by a strong demand for sweets and treats. The country has a rich culture of candy making with traditional sweets like pastillas, polvoron, and yema being popular among locals and tourists alike. The market offers a wide range of products, from mass-produced candies found in supermarkets to handmade sweets sold in small store and markets. The market is highly competitive with candy makers constantly innovating to meet evolving consumer preferences. This includes experimenting with unique and
Plants provide nutritional factors to the human body. Fruits and vegetables are good for our health. Additionally, it is also the main source of drugs that is being use from the ancient times as herbal remedies for the health care, prevention and cure of various diseases and ailments. Diabetes is a disease characterized by too high blood glucose, or blood sugar levels. Because of this, people with diabetes have to watch and manage their carbohydrate intake to help control their blood sugar levels (Poulson, 2022). According to the International Diabetes Federation or IDF, the prevalence rate of diabetes in Filipino adults is approximately 6.3%. That means that out of 63 million adults in our country, almost 4 million have diabetes (Bunag, 2021). Scientific investigations revealed that Bilimbi possesses antidiabetic properties. Pushparaj et al. (n.d.) evaluated the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of Bilimbi leaves extract in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Hyperglycemia-mediated oxidative stress plays a major rule in the development of diabetic complication. Averrhoa Bilimbi, is a medicinal plant with fruits reported to possess anti-diabetic activity (Bon Appelit, n.d.). Additionally, Bharat (202 2 ) stated that, Bilimbi fruits possess the valuable quality of controlling blood sugar levels, by monitoring insulin activity in the body. The rich content of flavonoids and dietary fibers in Bilimbi fruit work to prevent sudden spikes in levels of blood glucose post meals, thereby aiding in keeping diabetes symptoms in check.
Furthermore, a literature survey about this plant shows that bilimbi mainly focuses on folk medicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. In traditional Malay medicine, the fruit juice is also used to treat pimples, hypertension, diabetes and dizziness. Indonesians use the leaves to treat a range of ailments including boils, rheumatism, mumps, pimples, diabetes, whooping cough and fever (Thulajah, n.d.). On the other hand, Steemit (2018) affirm that, the fruit contains nutrients, minerals, and calories that are good for the body. However, some of the nutritional content will be lost or reduced due to processing, including when it is made into sweets. One of the key ingredients in making the Bilimbi candy is sugar, which Julson (2018) stated that eating large amounts of sugar can also indirectly raise diabetes risk by contributing to weight gain and increased body fat which are separate risk factors for developing diabetes. Thus, proposing raw honey, a substitute for sugar as a natural sweetener in the candy- making process of bilimbi candy started. One advantage of using honey over sugar is that honey’s flavor is more pronounced and concentrated than that of sugars. This means that you may find that you can use less of it for the same level of sweetness (Campbell, 2020). In another study, honey improved glycemic control in diabetics. Glycemic control is 'the control of your blood sugar (keeping it low). Controlling blood sugar, especially in diabetics is a very good thing. Besides its blood sugar lowering effect, studies also indicate that honey reduces lipid abnormalities (for example, cholesterol) in rats and humans with diabetes (Alten, n.d.). It is well established that the tropical fruits contribute significantly towards improvement of human nutrition and health.
it is sweeter than sugar, thus requiring less amounts, which makes it ideal as a key ingredient in baking sweets. It’s great for losing weight as it replaces refined sugar. Additionally, Armstrong (2022) stated that honey has a lower GI value than sugar, meaning that it doesn't raise blood sugar levels as quickly. This made the researchers proposed honey as a sweetener for the candy making process of Bilimbi Candy. According to World Health Organization (n.d.) about 80% of people living in Africa and Asia use traditional medicine to address health-care needs. This continuing demand for conventional and complementary medicine worldwide, especially in developing countries, has given rise to new ways of developing new recipes maximizing the fruits' health benefits by creating new foodstuffs. Health Benefits of Kamias is one of the main concerns in formulating this fruit as candy. The combination of genetics and unhealthy lifestyle factors all contribute to having medical-related problems such as diabetes which can post threats to human health. Therefore, formulating dehydrated candy from Kamias fruit can be utilized, since it maximizes the use of readily available and underutilized fruit as a source of food and nutrition. The focus of making these candies relies on its various medicinal purposes because of its high acidic properties. Gaytos (2019) stated that, the plant has an enormous medicinal value since most of the parts like leave, bank, flower, fruits, seed, roots or the part used as alternative medicine to treat a variety of diseases it a good source of oxalic acid. The extract of various parts of Averrhoa Bilimbi is medicinally used as folk remedy for many symptoms.
Apart from versatility, Kamias provides nutrients. Although the amount of nutrients is smaller than other tropical fruits, its nutritional profile is broader. This fruit has significant traces of Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, iron, protein, carbohydrates, and other minerals (Castro, 2021). Additionally, Filipino locals are familiar with the medicinal abilities of the Kamias fruit. Alternative medicine practitioners use it to treating an array of ailments, from inflammation to fevers (Merano, 2018). With the identified health benefits provided by the chemical components of the Kamias this paper presents the formulation of Kamias candy as a cost-effective and healthy option for wellness. It also presents the health benefits of the Kamias candy as a more economical option for a gourmet alternative that can provide nutritional value at a low cost that can benefit the young and old when consumed in moderation. Table: The Formulation of the Bilimbi Candy Ingredients Measurements Honey 1 ½ cup Kamias Fruit 40 pieces Lime 1 teaspoon Salt 1 pinch Water 3 cups The formulation of Kamias candy represents the healthy ingredients based on the ingredients and measurements of the Kamias candy. Likewise, it can also be a potential commercial product that can be produced to address some nutritional and healthy deficiencies.
Although, the product picks no gender nor age and is good for everyone. The primary target market of Kamias candy product is eyeing for the children and diabetic people. For diabetic people, as it is proven in the study of Bharat (2022) that Bilimbi fruits possess the valuable quality of controlling blood sugar levels, by monitoring insulin activity in the body. The rich content of flavonoids and dietary fibers in Bilimbi fruit work to prevent sudden spikes in levels of blood glucose post meals, thereby aiding in keeping diabetes symptoms in check. This product also targets children. As Bilimbi contains vast reserves of vitamin C which confers splendid benefits for the functioning of the immune system. It's very effective in different viral infections because of its high ascorbic acid content which also strengthens the immune system (Netmeds, 2021). Caoli et. al., (2018) found out that Kamias is also feasible in terms of marketability and productivity. The researchers believed that this study will be able to contribute on the utilization of Kamias in terms of product development particularly, the fruit candies. Aside from drying, there is no known products out of Kamias. Most of the fruits are just go to waste. This study could help our local farmers to plant more Kamias trees. The processing of Kamias into candies and other fruit products will help farmers to have other source of income.
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