Title : The Antioxidant Value of Rice, Water, Apple, and Cucumber as

an Alternative Confectionery

1.2. Objectives of the Study

One of the reasons for making candy out of it is to make it more convenient
for people. Furthermore, it is not limited to a specific group of people, but
rather to all ages, including children, and even the elderly.

Rice (oryza sativa), water (aqua), apples (malus domestica), and

cucumbers (cucumis sativus) are packed with antioxidants.
Antioxidants may protect the skin from free radicals and reduce the
appearance of aging signs.

Pectin, a type of starch found in apples, is a prebiotic. According to the

Cleveland Clinic, prebiotics are important because they help feed the
"good" bacteria in your gut; they also boost immune function, stimulate
hormone production, and help your body absorb certain minerals (such as
calcium and phosphorus), among other benefits.
Obese women who ate three apples per day lost 1.22 kilograms (2.7
pounds) after 12 weeks, according to a previous research.
With only 95 calories in a medium-sized apple, this fruit is one you'll want to
keep on hand for when you're craving something sweet.

Cucumbers provide inflammation-fighting vitamin C and caffeic acid in your

gut, and these same nutrients can help rejuvenate your complexion.
Cucumber water may provide numerous health benefits, including
hydration, weight loss, blood pressure reduction, and skin health.
Oxidative stress can cause a wide range of diseases, including cancer,
diabetes, and heart disease. Antioxidants help to prevent and delay cell
damage caused by oxidative stress. Also, cucumbers contain a lot of
antioxidants and other nutrients.

By having a graquapocu candy, derived by the following names; grain

(rice), aqua (water), pomum (apple), and cuke (cucumber) as a snack, you
will surely have the energy to do your tasks ahead of time while being able
to detoxify your body with its antioxidant components.

It is high in carbohydrates, which are the body's primary source of energy.

Carbohydrates are required for physical activities and can keep you
energized and satisfied.

A dulcis (candy) is also known to be part of carbohydrates so basically, it

has the components to fulfill weight gain.

Not to mention that a survey by UNICEF Philippines, the current state of

malnutrition in the Philippines kills 95 children every day.
Twenty-seven out of every 1,000 Filipino children die before reaching the
age of five. One-third of Filipino children are stunted, or underdeveloped for
their age. After the age of two, stunting can be permanent, irreversible, and
even fatal.

According to the World Bank, one of the main causes of undernutrition in

the country is poverty.

A graquapocu candy is affordable and sustainable for children who are

unfortunate and whose parents can’t afford costly food for a reason that
they can only acquire a budget-friendly price for their young ones.
This opens a door for the parents who want their children to obtain good
food but do not have the means to afford it.
References:

- https://www.unicef.org/philippines/child-survival
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/817167/
malnutrition-continues-to-plague-many-filipino-children/story/