Acceptability of Calabash Ice Cream

Republic of the Philippines
State Universities and Colleges

GUIMARAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Buenavista, Guimaras
ACCEPTABILITY OF CALABASH ICE CREAM
An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented To
School of Hotel and Restaurant Management
Guimaras State College
Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
By:
Herlyn Joy J. Gasis
Nenie Rose Montaño
Jay Ann Dequiña
Juliet Penuela
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Many plants have infiltrated our lives but, few have done so
as gracefully as the calabash. Calabash is the Filipino name for
the tree but mostly call it Miracle fruit for it provide numerous
health benefits and cures some diseases even cancer. Local
communities used calabash as remedy for several illnesses,
because of its many uses in folkloric healing. Although some
local communities use it and let it grown in their backyard, it
is not commonly used, as a result, it is frequently underutilized
and left on the ground during harvest. Calabash fruit
(CrescentiaCujete), also known as miracle fruit, is compacted
with an ample amount of nutrients such as Vitamin B, Vitamin C,
calcium, iron, sodium and potassium. It is known beneficial for
aiding numerous illnesses such as decreasing blood pressure and
sugar level, controlling the growth of malignant cells,
efficiently dealing with respiratory problems such as asthma and
cough and prevent cancer cells in the human body (Tacio, 2015).
Ice cream is a frozen dairy food made by freezing a
pasteurized mix with agitation to incorporate air and to ensure

uniformity of consistency. This mix is composed of a combination
of milk products, sugar, dextrose, corn syrup in dry or liquid
form, water, and may include egg products, harmless flavorings
and added stabilizer or emulsifier (Arbuckle, 2013).
Since Filipino traditionally fun of eating ice cream during
all occasions and even in snacks and as their desserts, the
researcher decides to discover the level of acceptability of
calabash ice cream for those consumers who seek unique taste of
product. Maximizingthe use of this fruit by avoiding food
wastethat could beneficial to the calabash growers and consumers.
Objectives of the study
Specifically, this study will be conducted to, determine the
acceptability Calabash Ice Cream.
Significance of the Study
The findings of this study may be beneficial to the following:
Calabash Growers. The result of the study will help the
growers to prevent food waste out of calabash fruit.
Community.The result of the study will support the
livelihood of local vendors by utilizing this new product.
HM/HRM Faculty.The study's findings will be useful to the
Guimaras State College faculty, particularly those in the

Hospitality Management Department, who will play an important
role in encouraging students to further enhance and improve this
discovery.
HM/HRM Students.The study's findings may help HM students
develop new product filling out of Calabash
Future Researchers.The latest results could be used by
future researchers who want to conduct experimental research made
of Calabash fruit.
Scope of Limitation of the Study
The study will be conducted to determine the acceptability
of calabash as ice cream. This will be conducted on March 2022 at
GSC Main Campus during the second semester of A.Y 2022-2023 as a
continuation due to the ongoing pandemic.
This will be evaluated by the randomly selected faculty and
staff of Guimaras State College Main Campus. The study will
employ experimental method specifically, Completely Randomized
Design (CRD) with three treatments replicated three times. The
modified Sensory Evaluation Sheet scale base on the nine-point
Hedonic scale will be used to collect the data. Mean, standard
deviation, and One-way ANOVA set at .05 alpha will be use in the
analysis of the obtained data.
Definition of Terms
For purpose of clarity and precision the following terms in
the study are define conceptually and operationally.
Acceptability.Rrefers to determining how well an
intervention will be received by the target population and the
extent to which the new intervention or its might meet the needs
of the target population and organizational setting (Guadalupe
et.al.2011).As used in the study, acceptability refers to how
much the respondents like the “Calabash Ice Cream”.
Calabash Tree.Scientifically known as CrescentiaCujete has
been used by local communities as remedy for several illnesses.
Because of its many uses in folkloric healing, Calabash tree is
considered as miracle tree of General Santos City (DOST- PCHRD
ISO 9001: 2015 certified). As used in the study, Calabash refers
to be the main ingredient to produce a new flavor of ice cream.
Ice Cream. A mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and sometimes
other ingredients that has been frozen into a soft, creamy
delight using special techniques (Moncel 2022).As used in the
study, ice cream refers to the product made out of calabash.
Chapter 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
History of Calabash
The calabash (CrescentiaCujete,) has had a complex
domestication history over past 20 years. Archaeologists have
found pieces of calabash dating back 11,000 in East Asia. In the
New World, people were using calabashes at least 10,000 years
ago. However, recent DNA research suggests that it was
domesticated three times: in Asia, at least 10,000 years ago; in
Central America, about 10,000 years ago; and in Africa, about
4,000 years ago. In addition, dispersal throughout Polynesia is a
key part of evidence supporting the possible Polynesian discovery
of the New World, circa 1000 AD.
The Calabash tree of the family Bignoniaceae that grows in
parts of Africa, Central and South America, the West Indies, and
extreme southern Florida. It is often grown as an ornamental;
however, it is also used in traditional systems of medicine. The
tree produces large spherical fruits (Britannica, 2018).
Botanically, Crescentia and that it is “a genus of six
species of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, in
scientific name: it is called CrescentiaCujete. Referred to as
"miracle fruit." Another is Synsepalumdulcificumcujete
L. Katakataka (Bryophyllumpinnatum) is referred to as "miracle
plant, “Krabasi, kalebas, huingo are some of the common names of
calabash tree. Ethnic names: jicara (Spanish), luch in Maya.

In other part of the world Cujete is known by different
names: calabacero in(Spain), Totumo in (Colombia and Panama),
mate in (Ecuador), pate in (Peru), Jicaro in (Mexico), Higuera in
(Puerto Rico), and rum tree in (Sri Lanka).But most Filipinos
call it miracle fruit (Tacio, 2015).
Vitamins (Per cup)
Vitamin B1
0.01 mg
thiamine)
Vitamin C
12.43 mg
(Ascorbic Acid)
Benefits of Calabash
This paper focuses on knowing what the following health
benefits of calabash are:
Nutrients in Calabash tree
Following is a nutritional chart which gives you the amount
of nutritional content present in calabash fruit.
Minerals (Per cup)

Carbohydrate 4.7 g
Protein 0.88 g
Calcium 35.09 mg
Iron 0.37 mg
Potassium 249.3 mg
Sodium 348.59 mg
Fat 0.03 g
Health Benefits of Calabash Tree
Calabash fruit (Cresentiacujete), also known as miracle
fruit, is compacted with an ample amount of nutrients such as
Vitamin B, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, sodium and potassium. It is
known beneficial for aiding numerous illnesses such as decreasing
blood pressure and sugar level, controlling the growth of
malignant cells, efficiently dealing with respiratory problems
such as asthma and cough and prevent cancer cells in the human
body (Tacio, 2015).
The calabash is also believed to help with intestinal
irregularities, diarrhea, menstrual pain, and pneumonia. The
bark can be used to clean wounds. (Teague, 2021)
Treat respiratory illness

Its fruit is used in treating respiratory illnesses like
colds, cough,asthma, and bronchitis. Calabash fruit is also
believe to have laxative, anti-inflammatory and hypoglycaemic
(blood-sugar lowering) effects. Because of its many (believed
medicinal) uses, calabash fruit is regarded as miracle fruit in
Southern Philippines.(Agron, 2013)
Vitamin C
The calabash fruit has a range of health benefits and is
known as the miracle fruit. It is especially high in vitamin
C, making it a popular remedy for treating colds.(Teague,
2021)
Growth and development
Calabash Grow from the seeds inside the fruit. The shell of
the fruit is surrounded by pulp in which the brown seeds are
located. Calabash tree should be grown in full sun on any Well-
drained soil. The main limbs on Calabash originate close to the
Ground forming a low-branched tree without training or pruning.
These limbs branch infrequently, forming a heavy, awkward-looking
canopy. This is suitable for Planting in an open area where there
is plenty of Space. Prune the tips of the branches regularly when
the tree is young to develop more secondary branches Close to the
trunk. This will help increase the Diameter of the main branches
and thicken the canopy. The trunk can be trained straight by
staking, and Lateral branches directed to grow upright.
Propagation is by seed. It is a small evergreen tropical tree
which can grow up to a height of 25 feet with broad, irregular
crown composed of long, spreading branches clothes in dark green
leaves.
After about 2-3 from the plantation, by noon of the
following day, the flowers wilt and die. The calabash tree
flowers are pollinated by bats during the night. In time, the
trees produce the round fruit. These large fruits take six months
to ripen. Calabash is most outstanding in the landscape for its
year-round production of flowers and fruit. The fruit features
circle that never fails to catch attention for it looks like a
coconut with smooth, hard shell which hang directly beneath the
branches. Internally, its flesh was white, moist and soft and
when bring to boil the flesh turns black. The fruits take six
months to ripen.
How to Plant
Fill your pot with the given growing medium and level the
surface. Wet the soil with water to provide the right environment
for your calabash stem germinate. Plant the stem cutting for
about 1-2 inches deep and set aside. Keep the soil moist by
spraying water every day. The calabash tree, whether a seedling
or a mature specimen, cannot tolerate drought. A calabash tree
can only be planted in areas without frost. The tree cannot
tolerate even the lightest frost.
Germination
The roots should emerge within 1-2 months.
Water Requirements
Calabash need plenty of water to grow, and that's especially
true during dry and hot periods. Young plants need more watering
than established plants. It's best to do several light
watering’s, in the beginning, to help the roots grow and
establish. Give your plants 1 inch of water per week.
Transplanting and plant Growth
Once the plants have their roots and stable it’s time to
transplant them to an open space.
Before transplanting them, make sure that the roots or the
plant is stable enough. Be careful not to cut its roots.
After making sure that the plant is stable bring it on the
open space and dig for 18-24 inches deep. Calabash could plant at
any type of soil, just add organic manure making the soil rich
and can give you high-quality fruit.

Related Studies and Relevance to the cited literature
Calabash Mocktail
The fresh calabash fruit has its tastes like Guyabano and
has a mixture of sweet and sour taste, but when boiled, it tastes
bitter like wine. The primary purpose of this study was to
develop a mock tail using calabash (CrescentiaCujete) extract as
a base with the juices: guyabano, pomelo, as jack fruit as
modifiers and honey as the sweetener. The study utilized the
experimental research design using researcher-made questionnaire.
There were 30 randomly selected participants who participated in
the study from a University. One-way ANOVA and the weighted mean
were used as a statistical treatment. It was found out that the
most acceptable optimum ratio in developing a mock tail using
calabash extract as the base was to make use of 60 ml calabash
extract, 30 ml Guaynabo juice, and 15 ml honey (mock tail 1); 50
ml calabash extract, 30 ml pomelo juice, and 15 ml honey (mock
tail 2); and 45 ml calabash extract, 30 ml jack fruit juice, and
15 ml honey (mock tail 3). For mock tail 3, lot 1 was found out
to be the most expensive formulation of P25.80 that contains 60
ml of calabash extract and 30 ml of jack fruit juice while for
mock tail 1 lot 1 was the cheapest formulation of P21.76 that

contains 60 ml of calabash extract and 30 ml Guaynabo juice. The
theoretical nutritional values of the Sucrose; 25.09 g Fructose;
18.24 g Galactose; 7.88 mg Iron; and 59.77 mg Sodium. The most
acceptable mock tail with regards to appearance for mock tail 1
was lot 1. For mock tail 2, lot 2 was the most acceptable with
regards to aroma and taste. Further, there was no significant
difference between and among calabash (CrescentiaCujete) mock
tail and commercial mock tail regarding appearance, aroma, and
taste. In developing calabash mock tail, it is ideal to make use
of 50 ml of calabash extract, 30 ml of pomelo juice, and 10 ml of
honey as the sweetener.(Yamamoto et al . , 2016,)
Calabash Juice Drink
In the study of Carnicer et al., 2020, the Development and
Evaluation of Calabash Fruit, researchersdeveloped a fruit juice
drink made up of calabash fruit (CrescentiaCujete) and evaluate
its acceptability. Survey questionnaire was deployed to 120
respondents using random sampling. Results revealed that the
calabash fruit juice is generally acceptable with a mean of 3.42.
The fruit juice was believed as a potential product in the
market. As to the conclusion,the researchers found out that the
Calabash Fruit (CrescentiaCujete) Juice Drink is brown, has

moderately odor, slightly low viscosity and slightly sweet.
(Carnicer et al., 2020)
Recommending that another product might be developed using
calabash fruit for future study.
Toxicity
The Calabash (CrescentiaCujete) is popularly known as
miracle fruit in Mindanao. It has been reported the fruit
contains a toxic compound called tetracyclic triterpenoid
cucurbitacin, which can trigger stomach ulcer. Pregnant women
must also avoid consuming it as the fruit was once used to induce
labor. Young fruit is occasionally pickled but the pulp is
poisonous. The seeds are poisonous as well if consumed raw.(Tacio
2015)
Summary
The calabash (CrescentiaCujete,) has had a complex
domestication history over past 20 years. Archaeologists have
found pieces of calabash dating back 11,000 in East Asia. In the
New World, people were using calabashes at least 10,000 years
ago. However, recent DNA research suggests that it was
domesticated three times: in Asia, at least 10,000 years ago; in
Central America, about 10,000 years ago; and in Africa, about

4,000 years ago. Krabasi, kalebas, huingo are some of the common
names of calabash tree.
The health benefits of calabash are Calabash fruit
(Cresentiacujete), also known as miracle fruit, is compacted with
an ample amount of nutrients such as Vitamin B, Vitamin C,
calcium, iron, sodium and potassium. It is known beneficial for
aiding numerous illnesses such as decreasing blood pressure and
sugar level, controlling the growth of malignant cells,
efficiently dealing with respiratory problems such as asthma and
cough and prevent cancer cells in the human body (Tacio, 2015).
The calabash is also believed to help with intestinal
irregularities, diarrhea, menstrual pain, and pneumonia. The
bark can be used to clean wounds.( Teague, 2021)
Therefore, based on other studies calabash can used in other
recipes turn into Calabash juice, and Calabash mocktail.

Chapter 3
Methodology
Purpose of the study and Research Design
This study aims to determine the acceptability of calabash
ice cream. The experimental research design specifically,
completely randomized design (CRD) will be employed to this
study.
According to Jayarama K.(1999), a completely randomized design
(CRD) is one where the treatments are assigned completely at
random so that each experimental unit has the same chance of
receiving any one treatment.
Method
Panel of Evaluators. This study will be conducted on March, 2022
and will be evaluated by the randomly selected faculty and staff
of Guimaras State College Main Campus.
Data-gathering Instrument. To determine the acceptability of
Calabash Ice Cream, the researcher adapted a Sensory Evaluation
Sheet based on the nine-point Hedonic Scale. The sensory

characteristics of the product were given scores 1-9 with 9 as
the highest and 1 as the lowest.
To interpret the data, the following scales and their
corresponding interpretation will be used:
Scale Interpretation
8.12-9.00 Extremely Liked
7.23-8.11 Very Much Liked
6.34-7.22 Moderately Liked
5.45-6.33 Slightly Liked
4.56-5.44 Neither Liked or Disliked
3.67-4.55 Slightly Disliked
2.78-3.66 Moderately Disliked
1.89-2.77 Very Much Disliked
1.00-1.88 Extremely Disliked
To interpret the product’s general acceptability, the following
scales and interpretation were utilized:
Scale Interpretation
8.12-9.00 Extremely Liked
7.23-8.11 Very Much Liked

6.34-7.22 Moderately Liked
5.45-6.33 Slightly Liked
4.56-5.44 Neither Liked or Disliked
3.67-4.55 Slightly Disliked
2.78-3.66 Moderately Disliked
1.89-2.77 Very Much Disliked
1.00-1.88 Extremely Disliked
Procedure: The study will be divided into two phases: Phase
I, Standardization of Recipe and Phase II, Sensory Evaluation of
the Final Product.
Phase I. Standardization of the Recipe. The recipe will
undergo standardization process from developing, tasting,
adjusting and retesting of the product. This will be done to
ensure that the production of calabash ice cream will be
consistent in terms of general acceptability. The ingredients
will be prepared according to the basic steps stated in the
recipe. The quantity of each ingredients will be measured
accurately. The entire test made and steps in the preparation
will be recorded.
Treatment Replication
Treatment A 1 2 3
(1cup calabash
syrup)
Treatment B 1 2 3
(1/2cup calabash
syrup)
Treatment C 1 2 3
(1/4cup calabash
syrup)
Table 1: Treatment and Replication
Ingredients:
1 cup Calabash syrup
4 125g cream
3/4 can of condensed milk

Procedures:
Ice cream making
1. In a mixing bowl put the chilled heavy cream, then beat using
electric mixer until it sizes double.
2. Then, add chilled condensed and mix.
3. Add the main ingredient and mix it until it combines.
4. Transfer on the container and freeze.
List of Materials, Equipment and Function
The tool/ equipment/ materials that will be used in the
study are: can opener, Mixing Bowl, electric mixer, measuring
cups, spoon, refrigerator/ freezer, plastic containers. The
individual functions are indicated in the table below.
Tools/ Materials/ Equipment Function
Can opener Use to open cans
Mixing Bowl Use to mix all ingredients.
Electric Mixer Use to mix liquid ingredients.
Measuring cups Use for measuring ingredients.
Spoon Use for serving.
Refrigerator/freezer Use for chilling and freezing

products.
Plastic Containers Use to store finish products.
Phase II. The sensory evaluation of the final product.
(Include the manner were you observe health, and safety
procedures due to COVID-19) The 30 randomly selected faculty and
staff of Guimaras State College- Main campus will be invited as
panel of Evaluators to evaluate the acceptability of Calabash Ice
Cream. The score sheet and the finished product will be
distributed to the panel of Evaluators who tasted the particular
treatment and rated the sensory characteristics using the 9-
point Hedonic Scale. The score sheet will be gathered after the
evaluation.
Data Analysis Procedure
The data gathering will be subjected to the following
statistical tools:
Mean. Mean will be used to determine the acceptability of
Calabash Ice Cream
Standard Deviation. Standard deviation will be utilized to
determining the homogeneity and heterogeneity of the scores.
One-way analysis of variance(ANNOVA). The one-way ANNOVA
will be employed to determine the significant differences among

characteristics of the three treatments and Replication. The
level of significance will be set as 0.5 alpha.
Acceptability Test
Calabash Ice Cream
Name: _______________________Sex: ___Age: ____Date: _____
Tester Number: ______________________
Instruction:
Please rinse your mouth with water before starting.
You can rinse at any time during the test if you need to.
Please taste the sample according to the given sample code.

DO NOT go back and re-taste the samples once you have gone to the
next one.
If you have any questions, please ask the researcher now.
Check one phase to indicate your overall opinion to the product.
Sample #1__________ Sample#2____________Sample#3___________
__ Like Extremely __Like extremely __Like extremely
__ Like very much __Like very much __Like very much
__ Like moderately __Like moderately __Like moderately
__ Like slightly __ Like slightly __Like slightly
__Neither like nor dislike __Neither like nor dislike __Neither like nor dislike
__ Dislike moderately __Dislike moderately__ Dislike moderately
__ Dislike very much__ Dislike very much __Dislike very much
__ Dislike extremely__ Dislike extremely __Dislike extremely

Thank you for your participation.
Please return your ballot through the window to the researcher.
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Treatment A 1 2 3
(1cup calabash
syrup)
Treatment B 1 2 3
(1/2cup calabash
syrup)
Treatment C 1 2 3
(1/4cup calabash
syrup)
Ingredients:

4 125g cream
1/2 can of condensed milk
Procedures:
Ice cream making
Treatment A 1 2 3
(1cup calabash
syrup)
Treatment B 1 2 3
(1/2cup calabash
syrup)
Treatment C 1 2 3
(1/4cup calabash
syrup)
Ingredients:
4 125g cream
Procedures:
Ice cream making

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State Universities and Colleges

ACCEPTABILITY OF CALABASH ICE CREAM

School of Hotel and Restaurant Management

Guimaras State College

Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Herlyn Joy J. Gasis

Nenie Rose Montaño

Jay Ann Dequiña

Background of the study

as gracefully as the calabash. Calabash is the Filipino name for

health benefits and cures some diseases even cancer. Local

communities used calabash as remedy for several illnesses,

because of its many uses in folkloric healing. Although some

local communities use it and let it grown in their backyard, it

is not commonly used, as a result, it is frequently underutilized

and left on the ground during harvest. Calabash fruit

(CrescentiaCujete), also known as miracle fruit, is compacted

with an ample amount of nutrients such as Vitamin B, Vitamin C,

calcium, iron, sodium and potassium. It is known beneficial for

aiding numerous illnesses such as decreasing blood pressure and

sugar level, controlling the growth of malignant cells,

efficiently dealing with respiratory problems such as asthma and

Ice cream is a frozen dairy food made by freezing a

pasteurized mix with agitation to incorporate air and to ensure

of milk products, sugar, dextrose, corn syrup in dry or liquid

form, water, and may include egg products, harmless flavorings

and added stabilizer or emulsifier (Arbuckle, 2013).

Since Filipino traditionally fun of eating ice cream during

all occasions and even in snacks and as their desserts, the

researcher decides to discover the level of acceptability of

product. Maximizingthe use of this fruit by avoiding food

wastethat could beneficial to the calabash growers and consumers.

Objectives of the study

Specifically, this study will be conducted to, determine the

acceptability Calabash Ice Cream.

Significance of the Study

The findings of this study may be beneficial to the following:

Calabash Growers. The result of the study will help the

growers to prevent food waste out of calabash fruit.

Community.The result of the study will support the

livelihood of local vendors by utilizing this new product.

HM/HRM Faculty.The study's findings will be useful to the

Guimaras State College faculty, particularly those in the

role in encouraging students to further enhance and improve this

HM/HRM Students.The study's findings may help HM students

develop new product filling out of Calabash

Future Researchers.The latest results could be used by

future researchers who want to conduct experimental research made

Scope of Limitation of the Study

The study will be conducted to determine the acceptability

of calabash as ice cream. This will be conducted on March 2022 at

GSC Main Campus during the second semester of A.Y 2022-2023 as a

continuation due to the ongoing pandemic.

This will be evaluated by the randomly selected faculty and

staff of Guimaras State College Main Campus. The study will

employ experimental method specifically, Completely Randomized

Design (CRD) with three treatments replicated three times. The

modified Sensory Evaluation Sheet scale base on the nine-point

Hedonic scale will be used to collect the data. Mean, standard

analysis of the obtained data.

the study are define conceptually and operationally.