A Sensory Eveluation of Fishball Using Freshwater Fish
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction:
Fishballs are common snack item or cocktail in our community. It is the favorite food among many people particularly the children and teenagers. This food item is very easy to make and it only needs a few ingredients. Further, this product could be stored for a long time and just fried before consumption. However, it is best when consumed as freshly fried because it may cause rancidity.
Fish balls in the Philippines are sold by street vendors pushing wooden deep-frying carts. The balls are served skewered, offered with a choice of dipping sauces. Fishball making could be a good business enterprise even among small entrepreneur. In order to have a good and nutritious snack we add vegetables in our fishball like malungay and kalabasa. This vegetable is rich in vitamin. Malunggay or Moringa has been shown in studies to have an anti-tumor capacity. While Kalabasa or Squash is one of the nutria- rich vegetable.
Cream Dory or Pangasius is an important fish food, farmed extensively in many parts of the world. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for the development of the cream dory or Pangasius fish industry in the country because of its high market demand to local and foreign restaurants particularly in Europe. It is locally known as “kanduling itim” and is a relative of the hito and the kanduli. But whereas the kanduli is silver, the cream dory is silver and black.
Cream Dory or Pangasius is now slowly being accepted in local markets as consumers enjoy its neutral taste, flavor, texture and low price. Pangasius is rich in protein and Omega 3, an ingredient that is good for the heart. The meat can also be suited to less discriminating taste. It can be processed into varied menus and value-added products such as breaded nuggets, sticks, fish balls, fish rolls, strips, and such. Any which way the pangasius is cut or cooked, it is a big winner and the market price is at par with that of
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction:
Fishballs are common snack item or cocktail in our community. It is the favorite food among many people particularly the children and teenagers. This food item is very easy to make and it only needs a few ingredients. Further, this product could be stored for a long time and just fried before consumption. However, it is best when consumed as freshly fried because it may cause rancidity.
Fish balls in the Philippines are sold by street vendors pushing wooden deep-frying carts. The balls are served skewered, offered with a choice of dipping sauces. Fishball making could be a good business enterprise even among small entrepreneur. In order to have a good and nutritious snack we add vegetables in our fishball like malungay and kalabasa. This vegetable is rich in vitamin. Malunggay or Moringa has been shown in studies to have an anti-tumor capacity. While Kalabasa or Squash is one of the nutria- rich vegetable.
Cream Dory or Pangasius is an important fish food, farmed extensively in many parts of the world. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for the development of the cream dory or Pangasius fish industry in the country because of its high market demand to local and foreign restaurants particularly in Europe. It is locally known as “kanduling itim” and is a relative of the hito and the kanduli. But whereas the kanduli is silver, the cream dory is silver and black.
Cream Dory or Pangasius is now slowly being accepted in local markets as consumers enjoy its neutral taste, flavor, texture and low price. Pangasius is rich in protein and Omega 3, an ingredient that is good for the heart. The meat can also be suited to less discriminating taste. It can be processed into varied menus and value-added products such as breaded nuggets, sticks, fish balls, fish rolls, strips, and such. Any which way the pangasius is cut or cooked, it is a big winner and the market price is at par with that of