STATUS, CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL OF WEAVING INDUSTRY IN

NORTH EASTERN LAGUNA

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the
College of Agriculture
Laguna State Polytechnic University
Siniloan, Laguna

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education

ALAIZA CYRIELLE T. REVELLAME

2019
Statement of the Problem

The purpose of the study is to determine the Acceptability of Chiton as

Sweet, Spicy and Sweet and Spicy Chicharon in terms of aroma, taste, color,

texture, crunchiness, chewiness and genera acceptabiity.

Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following questions;

1. What is the demographic profile of the sensory panelists in terms of;

a. age;

b. sex;

c. civil Status; and

d. educational attainment?

2. What are the weighted median scores of the different flavor of chiton as a

chicharon products in terms of;

a. taste;

b. aroma;

c. color;

d. texture;

e. crunchiness;

f. chewiness; and

g. general acceptability?

3. Are there significant differences among the median sensory and acceptability

scores of the different flavor of chiton as chicharon products?

Reseach Hypothesis

HO1: There are no significant differences between treatment 1 (Sweet Chicharon

Chiton) treatment 2 (Spicy Chicharon Chiton) and the last treatment (Sweet and

Spicy Chicharon Chiton).

Directions: Please answer appropriately

I. Demographic Profile of the Respondents

Age: ( ) 7-12 years old
( ) 13-30 years old
( ) 31-60 years old
Sex: ( ) Male ( ) Female
Educational Attainment:
( ) College Graduate
( ) College Undergrad
( ) Highschool Graduate
( ) Highschool Undergrad
( ) Elementary Graduate
( ) Elementary Undergrad
Occupation:
( ) Student
( ) Home maker
( ) Vendor
Reigion: _____________
II. Level of Acceptability of Chiton Chicharon
Written Below are the attributes of Chicharon. Please rate them
according to your preferences.
9 – Extremely Like
8 – Like Very Much
7 – Like Moderately
6 – Like Slightly
5 – Neither Like nor Dislike
4 – Dislike Slightly
3 – Dislike Moderately
2 – Dislike Very Much
1 – Dislike Extremely
Chiton Chicharon (Sweet)

Degree or Intensity of Sweetness: Perceived pleasurable sweetness

1- Slightly Sweet to 10-Extremely Sweet

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
I. Taste

Degree or Intensity of Toughness: Tactile senses of toughness and difficulty to

chew
1- Slightly Tough to 10-Extremely Tough

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
II. Texture

Degree or Intensity of Crunchiness: Crush with the teeth, making a loud but
muffed grinding sound.
1- Slightly Crunchy to 10-Extremely Crunchy

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
III. Crunchiness

Degree or Intensity of Chewiness: Chew count until it liquefied in mouth

1- Slightly Chewy to 10-Extremely Chewy

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
IV. Chewiness
Degree or Intensity of Aroma: Perceived Sweet smell
1- Slightly Sweet smell to 10-Extremely Sweet smell

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
V. Aroma

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
VI.Color
1. Brown
2. Golden Brown
3. Dark brown
VII. General Acceptability
1. Product appearance
2. Packaging
3. Overall appearance

Comment:
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Suggestions:
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Chiton Chicharon (Spicy)

Degree or Intensity of Spiciness: Level of Spiciness

1- mild or equivalent to 1 red chili pepper
2- medium or equivalent to 2 red chili pepper
3- hot or equivalent to 3 red chili pepper
4- spicy or equivalent to 4 red chili pepper
5- extra spicy or equivalent to 5 red chili pepper
6- fiery or equivalent to 6 red chili pepper
7- hell or equivalent to 7 red chili pepper
8- Mexican or equivalent to 8 red chili pepper
9-10- Fire or equivalent to 9 to 10 red chili pepper

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
I. Taste

Degree or Intensity of Toughness: Tactile senses of toughness and difficulty to

chew
1- Slightly Tough to 10-Extremely Tough

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
II. Texture

Degree or Intensity of Crunchiness: Crush with the teeth, making a loud but
muffed grinding sound.
1- Slightly Crunchy to 10-Extremely Crunchy

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
III. Crunchiness
Degree or Intensity of Chewiness: Chew count until it liquefied in mouth
1- Slightly Chewy to 10-Extremely Chewy

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
IV. Chewiness

Degree or Intensity of Aroma: Perceived pungent smell

1- Slightly pungent smell to 10-Extremely pungent smell

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
V. Aroma

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
VI.Color
4. Brown
5. Golden Brown
6. Dark brown
VII. General Acceptability
4. Product appearance
5. Packaging
6. Overall appearance
Comment:
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Suggestions:
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Chiton Chicharon (Sweet and spicy)

Degree or Intensity of Sweetness and Spiciness: Perceived pleasurable

sweetness and spiciness
1-3 – Less sweet More Spicy Favor
4-6 – Combination of Sweet and spicy
7-10 – More Sweet Less spicy flavor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
I. Taste

Degree or Intensity of Toughness: Tactile senses of toughness and difficulty to

chew
1- Slightly Tough to 10-Extremely Tough

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
II. Texture

Degree or Intensity of Crunchiness: Crush with the teeth, making a loud but
muffed grinding sound.
1- Slightly Crunchy to 10-Extremely Crunchy

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
III. Crunchiness
Degree or Intensity of Chewiness: Chew count until it liquefied in mouth
1- Slightly Chewy to 10-Extremely Chewy

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
IV. Chewiness
Degree or Intensity of Aroma: Perceived Sweet and pungent smell
1-3 – Less sweet More Spicy smell
4-6 – Combination of Sweet and spicy smell
7-10 – More Sweet Less spicy smell

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
V. Aroma

Attributes 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
VI.Color
7. Brown
8. Golden Brown
9. Dark brown
VII. General Acceptability
7. Product appearance
8. Packaging
9. Overall appearance

Comment:
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Suggestions:
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