THE IMPACT OF BANANA PEEL CHIPS SATISFACTION ON

LEARNERS: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for

Practical Research

Submitted by:

Boado, Mark Vincent

Ramirez, Mary Angel

De Jesus, Ginalyn

Seli, Jerwen
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY

Background of the Study
Significance of the Study
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Statement of the Problem
Scope and Delimitations
Definition of Terms

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design
Respondents of the Study
Instrumentations
Data Gathering Procedure
Data Analysis

IV. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Results

V. SUMMARY, DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary
Findings
Conclusion
Recommendation
 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Banana peels (Musa paradisiaca L.) are the outer protective layer of the standard
yellow banana. Bananas grow in bunches 6-8 bananas per bunch, and average 15
centimeters to 23 centimeters in size. The banana peel encases and protects an ivory
cream colored, semi- starchy flesh. Banana peels are fibrous and thicker when unripe,
but become thinner and sweeter as they ripen.

Food is important things in this world, it gives nutrients and strength to everyone.
Somehow thousands of foods, fruit, and vegetables are wasted every day cause of
scale. Some people think the peal of fruit is the dirtiest part of fruit or vegetable, we
don't know the peal of fruit and vegetables is located the real nutrients. Banana peel
have significant amounts of Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Potassium and Magnesium.
Banana peels are also rich in the Antioxidant, Lutein which has been known to protect
and enhance eye health, and Tryptophan, which helps the body produce serotonin.

Food is an important thing in this world, it gives nutrients and strength to

everyone. Somehow thousands of pounds of food, fruit, and vegetables are wasted
every day because of scale. Some people think the peel of fruit is the dirtiest part of the
fruit or vegetable; we don't know where the real nutrients are located. Banana peel have
significant amounts of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, potassium, and magnesium. Banana
peels are also rich in antioxidants, lutein, which has been known to protect and enhance
eye health, and tryptophan, which helps the body produce serotonin. According to
Harsh K. 2020, all the food products grown for human use—fruits and vegetables—are
the most widely consumed. Depending on the type of food and how it is prepared, it can
be eaten raw, partially cooked, or cooked through. In response to changing dietary
preferences and population growth, horticulture crop production and processing have
advanced dramatically to fulfill the growing demand.

In our country, chips are one of the sources of income. Some people sell chips
on the bus, in the streets, in stores, many more. Chips are the most favorite snacks of
every person because they are crunchy and have better tastes. According to a study
conducted by Chen W. (2018), curiosity drives people to look for the missing information
as the specific information reward in the current domain, which is why this circumstance
is likely to arise and to discover the taste of food and to answer the thinking in their
minds for what taste it is.
 Worldwide, bananas are produced in vast quantities and are consumed
extensively. When processed into food goods, bananas and plantains generate a lot of
peel waste. Researchers are currently looking for innovative and creative ways to
employ banana peels in culinary products or as higher-value ingredients. The majority
of them eventually wind up as animal feed or composted into fertilizer. It was discovered
that banana peels were highly pectin-rich. Pectin's superior emulsifying qualities and
stability make it a valuable functional food ingredient that can be utilized as a gelling
agent and stabilizer. The study conducted by (Ranjha M. 2020) proves the banana is a
natural product that has been utilized for thousands of years. The traditional,
therapeutic, and nutritional benefits of bananas are well-known. It contains a lot of
carbs.

Significance of the Study

Researchers give importance to learners, entrepreneur, chiefs, and future researchers

who may benefit from the results of this study.

Learners

This study is significant for students as it can contribute to their well-being. Banana peel
chips are nutritious, tasty, and cost-effective, offering a healthy snack option that utilizes
the often-discarded banana peel, promoting both health and sustainability.

Entrepreneur

This research provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs seeking to tap into the
health-conscious snack market by showcasing the nutritional benefits and cost-
effectiveness of banana peel chips as a potential product.

Chiefs (Educational Institutions)

School administrators and educational leaders can consider implementing the findings
to encourage healthier snacking options among students, fostering a culture of wellness
within educational institutions.

Future Researchers

The study lays the groundwork for future researchers, offering a platform to explore and
expand upon the nutritional aspects, production processes, and market potential of
unconventional yet sustainable food sources, such as banana peel chips.
 INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

This study aims to determine This study has a

Theoretical Framework
the demographic profiling of structured plan for
grade 12 students. collecting
It includes the following: information, allowing
researchers to assess
1. What is the demographic the satisfaction of
profile of the respondents in Don Eufemio F.
terms of: Eriguel Memorial
Crispy
1.1 Age National High School
creations from
learners with banana
1.2 Sex banana’s outer
peel chips. The
layer.
process involves:
1.3 Grade Level
1. Creating and
1.4 Taste Preferences
validating the
1.5 Packaging questionnaire
1.6 Appearance 2. Collecting data
1.7 Texture 3. Analyzing data
using Microsoft
Excel.

Figure 1. Paradigm of the Study

Statement of the Problem

The main objective of the study was to determine the impact of banana peel chips
satisfaction of Grade 12 TVL students of Don Eufemio F. Eriguel Memorial. Specifically,
it sought to answer the following questions.

1. What is the level of acceptability of banana peel chips?

2. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of

a. Age?

b. Sex?

c. Grade Level?

d. Taste Preference?

e. Packaging

f. Appearance

g. Texture

3. Is there a significant impact between satisfaction of learners and the consumption of

banana peel chips?

Scope and Delimitation

A purely experimental quantitative data will be shown by the researchers upon

gathering data from the respondents. This study is focus on Grade 11 TVL students
within the Don Eufemio F. Eriguel Memorial National High School-Senior High School.
The modified survey questionnaires will be given to the randomly students respondents
out of the population of Don Eufemio F. Eriguel Memorial National High School-Senior
High School. The researcher being a cookery student also, want to gain more
information about reaction and opinion of students.

Definition of Terms
For the purpose of clarification, the terms used in this study were operationally defined
as follows:

Acceptability- the quality of being satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of:
There have been debates about the acceptability of genetically modified foods.

Banana peel- refers to the outermost protective layer of banana and also used as vegan
bacon.

Chip- long chunks of potato that have been deep fried or baked. Chip (snack), or crisps,
a snack food in the form of thin crispy slices.

Chopping- Cutting vegetables into irregular, bite-sized pieces. Dicing: Creating uniform
cubes of varying sizes. Julienning: Cutting vegetables into thin matchstick-like pieces.
Slicing: Cutting vegetables into flat, even pieces. Mincing: Finely chopping vegetables to
create tiny pieces.

Experimentation- a procedure carried out under controlled conditions in order to

discover an unknown effect or law, to test or establish a hypothesis, or to illustrate a
known law

Food testing- simply refers to testing to see if and why certain food additives and
preservatives produce adverse reactions in our immune system. These reactions can
cause a series of severe organic manifestations, which can endanger the patient's
health.

Peel- The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, many more. It refers to the outermost
layer of the pericarp—which is variously called the skin, rind, peel, or husk of a fruit—
that covers the mesocarp.

Portion- control is important because it allows you to have a tight handle on how many
calories you are presumably consuming. This way, you eat what your body needs,
instead of mindlessly overindulging.

Satisfactory- Fulfilling expectation or needs acceptable through not outstanding or

perfect

Serotonin- refers to the key hormone that stabilizes feeling of well-being. Also helps with
eating and digestion.

TVL- Strand is designed to develop students' skills that is useful for livelihood and
technical projects. It provides a curriculum that is a combination of Core Courses and
specialized hands-on courses that meets the competency-based assessment of
TESDA.
 CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND RELATED STUDIES

Banana is a major fruit crop grown for its tasty fruits in warm regions. In 2019, the
world produced 116 million tons of bananas, available all year round. On average, a
banana weighs 125 grams, with 75% being water and 25% dry matter. Bananas come
in various sizes and colors, such as yellow, purple, and red when ripe. Most edible
bananas are seedless, unlike wild types that have large and hard seeds. People enjoy
bananas in different ways – eating them fresh, cooked, or dried and ground into flour for
baking. Unripe or green bananas are also used for cooking and making starch.
According to (Mathew & Negi, 2017), banana plants belong to the Musaceae family.
Banana plants are derived from three genera (Musa, Ensette and Musella) under the
same family, but they universally comprise several species in Musa.

In addition, bananas are not only a popular and versatile fruit for human
consumption but also contribute to animal feed. Efforts to minimize damage during
transportation could help reduce losses in the market. Given that banana is an
important crop worldwide, plantation generates tones of residues after each harvest
season and during processing to obtain banana pulps. The depositions may include
leaves, pseudo stem, stalk and inflorescence, but 35%–50% of the total mass fruit
represents the banana peel (Gomes et al., 2020).

Approximately 36 million tons of banana peel is produced every year, and their
current endpoint is associated with adverse environmental impact and economic losses
(Gomes et al., 2020). Every day, several tones of banana peel wastes is generated in
fruit markets and home garbage, causing an unpleasant odor because of anaerobic
digestion of the biomass, which produces gases that disturb the natural balance of air.

A banana peel is the outer covering of the banana fruit. It's a leftover from eating
bananas at home or from processing them. People often give it to animals as food, but
there are worries about the tannin in the peels affecting the animals. Banana peels also
have other uses, like being added to cooking, purifying water, making various
biochemical products, and creating inorganic waste. Sometimes, banana peels are used
as food for different animals.

Banana peels are typically dumped into the environment without any treatment. In
some cases, banana peel may be used as organic fertilizer and animal feed because of
its low tannins and high fiber content (Pereira & Maraschin, 2014). Some people think
that banana peels are useless, but we don't know that we can turn them into a new and
nutritious snack, like chips.

Peel has traditionally been used as a remedy for a variety of ailment such as
burns, anemia, diarrhea, ulcers, inflammation, diabetes, cough, snakebite and
excessive menstruation (Pereira & Maraschin, 2015). Peel is high in dietary fiber and
phenolic compounds, and it has high antioxidant, antibacterial and antibiotic activities
(Fidrianny & Insanu 2014).

Hence, it is a material with much potential, which promotes its use in the
nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. With regard to nutritional quality, banana
peel has shown excellent uses in different food items such as bakery, culinary products
and meat products primarily because of its various bioactive compounds with potential
health-promoting effects (Zhang et al., 2020).

Banana peels from the banana chip sector are still largely utilized for animal feed,
which keeps their usage to a minimum. The investigation of banana peel's potential
advantages as a starch source could greatly increase its economic worth because it can
be utilized in the food, non-food, and pharmaceutical industries. (Tjandrawinata RR
2017).
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