This research study entitled “Ampalaya Mint Candy” aimed at answering the following questions: What is the method in preparing ampalaya mint candy? What is the level of acceptability of ampalaya mint candy in terms of appearance, aroma, taste and texture? What is the overall acceptability of ampalaya mint candy? Is there significant difference between the ratings of the respondents in the level of acceptability of ampalaya mint candy in terms in terms of its sensory qualities? The experimental method of research was used to determine the acceptability of the finished product in terms of its sensory qualities. In this study the product was evaluated by fifteen (15) children of Barangay Bubukal Sta Cruz laguna, ten (15) housewives of Barangay Bubukal Sta Cruz, Laguna, five (5) faculty, were invited to conduct a taste test of the ampalaya mint candy. Based on the gathered data, the methods observed in preparing ampalaya mint candy includes the preparation of ingredients, tools and equipment, washing, slicing, removing the seeds in the inner part of the ampalaya, grating the ampalaya, chopping mint leaves, squeezing the ampalaya bits, adding, boiling, cooling, refrigerating, molding and wrapping. The ampalaya mint candys appearance was “Highly Acceptable” with computed mean of 3.66 and standard deviation of 0.25 aroma was “Highly Acceptable” too with the computed mean of 3.59 and the standard deviation of 0.24, taste was “Highly Acceptable” with the computed mean of 3.50 and the standard deviation of 0.31 which is similar to texture which was “Highly Acceptable” with the computed mean of 3.59 and standard deviation of 0.31. The mean level of acceptability of ampalaya mint candy got average mean of 3.59 and standard deviation of 0.28. There was a significant difference on the level of acceptability of ampalaya mint candy in terms of sensory qualities. Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusion were made. The ampalaya mint candy in terms of appearance, aroma, taste and texture was “Highly Acceptable”. There was no significant difference between the ratings made on the level of acceptability of ampalaya mint candy in terms of its sensory qualities therefore, the hypothesis was partially supported. Based on the conclusions of the study, the following are the recommendations: future researcher may further improve the appearance, aroma, taste and texture of Ampalaya Mint Candy using the modern equipment. Ampalaya Mint Candy is recommended to every housewife to prepare nutritious but not expensive sweet food for the family which can also serve as a source of income and activity for the family. The size, shape and color of Ampalaya Mint Candy may also be improved.

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