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S18B52/184
Mukono, Uganda
November, 2021
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 BACKGROUND
1.3 OBJECTIVES
1.4 HYPOTHESES
1.6 JUSTIFICATION
1.7 SIGNIFICANCE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE 4
CHAPTER THREE 4
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3.2 DATA SOURCES
3.10 BUDGET
List of tables
List of figures
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Background
Jam is a condiment or spread made from cut or pressed fruits, sugar and
sometimes pectin (Wikipedia). Small fruits such as berries and large cut up
stone fruits like peaches are usually used. It is made by cooking the crushed
fruits with sugar to activate the pectin naturally present in them resulting in
a thick jam-like mixture which is then left to cool and set after which it is
the jam. Strawberries are one of the most common fruits used in
levels of pectin therefore making the resultant jam very thin and not
commercial pectin which helps to thicken and set the jam so as to achieve
the desired thickness (White et al., 2006). Other approaches include mixing
the strawberries with high - pectin fruits such as apples and use of
Mexico. Chia seeds are popular due to their many health benefits such as
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cardiovascular diseases etc ( Coelho and Salas-Mellado, 2015). On the other
hand, chia seeds are also used as oil supplements for example in cake
Chia gel does not easily detach from the seeds therefore using them as a
color, and overall acceptability of the jam. Hence the aim of this proposed
substitute for commercial pectin and to assess its physical, chemical and
sensory properties.
Commercial pectin used to thicken the jam has a role in the color
al., 2011).This inturn makes the production strawberry jam quite costly. In
comparison, chia seeds are gaining popularity in Uganda not only because of
their health benefits but also because farmers now want a less laborious
countries due to their low utilization in Uganda. Therefore this study aims
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pectin in preparation of strawberry jam.
1.3 Objectives
Main
The research study aims to produce strawberry jam using chia seeds as a
substitute for commercial pectin and to evaluate its physical, chemical and
sensory properties.
Specific
chia seeds
1.4 Hypotheses
strawberry jam made using different levels of chia seeds and that made
strawberry jam made using different levels chia seeds and that made
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properties of the strawberry jam only. Inclusion criteria will be all
criteria will be non-strawberry jams and jams not made with commercial
pectin. The research project will use black or gray chia seeds only.
1.6 Justification
2011). The expensive nature of commercial pectin is likely due to the cost
pectin cost about Shs. 100,000 to120,000 whereas a kilo of chia seeds
bought directly from a farmer costs about Shs.5000 to 10,000. On the other
hand, chia seeds are popular and have many health benefits but are
them and their functional properties. Therefore this study will provide a
1.7 Significance
This study will help decrease the production costs of strawberry jam as chia
seeds are cheaper. In addition, the study will be valuable to food companies
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Ingredient intervening factors
Sugar, Acid, Strawberries,
Figure 1
CHAPTER TWO
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2.1 Strawberries and commercial pectin
Strawberries are naturally low in pectin, which means jam made with the
fruit won’t naturally thicken and set without adding artificial or commercial
pectin(Boner, 1936 and llinton, 1940). Other known substitutes for pectin in
apple slices, both of which contain a lot of pectin. However cornstarch and
primarily used in food industry as a gelling agent for jams, jellies, and other
al. 1995)Without pectin, strawberry jam needs to be cooked till the juice
greatly reduces for gelling to begin, if it actually ever does. The high
cooking temperatures and prolonged cooking time will degrade the fruit
They are also rich in various poly-phenolic antioxidants which protect the
seed from chemical and microbial damage(Otondi et al., 2020 and Ullah et
al., 2016). When chia seeds are placed in water, the seed absorbs water and
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fiber. The insoluble fiber allows it to retain water several times its weight
The chia seed mucilage shows favorable high water holding capacity for food
and pharmaceutical applications (Munoz et al., 2013). The gel has been
coat layers of the testa (Lin et al., 1994; Goh et al., 2016). Because of this
location, the gel remains tightly bound to the seed after hydration and this
may limit its application in some foods as it would affect the appearance
and texture of the end product. This network generally forms at the ‘setting
The gelling properties of chia seeds were studied and it was found that,
extracted chia seed gel had good water holding capacity, oil holding
capacity, viscosity and emulsion (Coorey et al., 2014) all of which make it a
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2.3 Consumer acceptability
2017 and Lee et al., 2016). Color and texture(spreadbility) are the main
2018; Bursać et al., 2007; Klimczak and Malecka, 2011; Wickland et al.,
responsible for the bright red color of strawberry jam (Lewis et al.,
al., 2014; Touati et al., 2016 and Wrolstad et al., 2005), pH, metal ions,
The texture significantly affects the final evaluation of the product( Valente
even when it tastes good (Aprea et al., 2006 and Løkke et al., 2012).
Numerous reports confirm that jam consistency depends on the amount and
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type of sweeteners, thickening agents, and fruit flesh(Basu et al., 2013;
CHAPTER THREE
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3.0 METHODOLOGY
1 0.0 100
2 25 75
3 50 50
4 75 25
I will assume that any intervening factors will affect treatment conditions
independent variable.
and sensory evaluation. Secondary data will be got from websites and
journal articles.
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variables are the physico- chemical properties and consumer acceptability.
Sample collection
Fresh strawberries and chia seeds will be bought from Nakasero local market
Sorting will be carried out to remove the rotten or badly damaged fruits.
Then, the whole fruit will be washed thoroughly with distilled water to
remove dirts. The fruit will be cut into smaller pieces and mixed with water
and allowed to boil for ten minutes after which citric acid and thickening
Physico-chemical analysis
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Physico-chemical parameters such as pH, total acid, total soluble sugar(Brix)
and viscosity will be determined using the AOAC standard methods (AOAC,
2012).
acidity will determined after the pink colour of solution persists for at least
Total soluble
solids(Brix)
Ph
Total acids(%)
Viscosity
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Sensory evaluation of strawberry jam made using chia seeds as a substitute
for commercial pectin will be carried out to determine consumer
acceptability. A comparison between strawberry jam made using chia seeds
and that made with commercial pectin is to be carried out by 30 untrained
panelists using a 9-point hedonic scale. The scale will be ranged from like
extremely(9) to dislike extremely(1). The parameters to be evaluated
include colour, taste, flavour, spreadability and overall acceptability. A
glass of water will be provided for rinsing of the mouth in between each
evaluation.
Table 3:3: SENSORY EVALUATION RESULTS
Color
Taste
Flavor
Spreadability
Overall
acceptability
the results. Clear coding system for the samples such that no two sample
Any missing data shall be excluded from the research. All data shall be
recorded from the data source. AOAC approved standard methods shall be
using ANOVA, SPSS Version 22 for windows and Duncan’s variance test will
et al., 2018).
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ACTIVITY TIME RESOURCES STRATEGY
Buying raw materials 8 January, Transport and money Buy chia seeds, pectin,
2022 strawberries and sugar
from Nakasero market
Carry out sensory 13 January, Pens, book, drinking Assess the color, taste,
evaluation of strawberry 2022 water, 9-hedonic flavor, spreadability
jam made using chia scale and 30 and overall
seeds and that made untrained panelists acceptability of the
with pectin. jams
Other tasks
3.10 Budget
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1. Direct Expenses
Raw materials Ug Shs. 200,000
Travel costs Ug Shs. 50,000
2. INDIRECT EXPENSES
Software subscription fees Ug Shs. 370,000
Internet data services Ug Shs. 5,000
3. TOTALEXPENSES Ug Shs. 625,000
4. INCOME
Investment from parents Ug Shs. 625,000
Inkind support (Laboratory services and facilities, assistance
from laboratory staff Ug Shs. 50,000
5. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET UgShs. 675,000
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