Development of fruit syrup using karamay (phyllanthus acidus) fruit and mango/
Rosemarie S. Asonza, Kimberly A. Bagro, Hannah Leah K. Canillas, Clarisse B. Dimayuga, Edcel F. Sanglay, Cee Jay F. Silva .--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2023.
- xiv, 103pages: 29cm. +1 CD-ROM (4 3/4in.)
Thesis (undergraduate)
College of Industrial Technology .--
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The study, “Development of Fruit Syrup using Karamay (Phyllanthus Acidus) Fruit and Mango”, aimed to create a new kind of fruit syrup. Karamay Fruit Syrup with Mangoes is a combination of zesty, and tangy notes of Karamay or Star Gooseberries with the luscious sweetness of ripe mangoes that promotes unique taste and versatility in culinary use, making it an appealing choice for consumers seeking new and distinct flavors in beverages, such as ginger tea and cucumber juice or other culinary creations. It highlights the natural goodness and potential health benefits of Karamay Fruit or Star Gooseberries. The primary ingredients are Karamay fruit, mango, sugar, and water. The product undergoes the process of slow cooking, extraction, blending, pasteurization, water bath, and microbial analysis to ensure that the product is safe for consumption. The Karamay fruit syrup has a yeast and mold count of less than one (1), meaning that no hazardous microorganisms are present in it. It is also passed the Staphylococcus Aureus which is <10 indicates that the Karamay fruit syrup is free from potential sources of staph or food poisoning. The product also tests its pH level which is 2.94 as Karamay fruit and 3.04 as Karamay fruit syrup, which indicates that the product Karamay fruit syrup is considered to be as high acid food. The bottle that has been used in packaging is 250 ml or 8.45 oz in capacity. The bottle is 6.3 cm in diameter, 18.5 cm in height as its dimension. The corrugated box that used as secondary packaging measures 19cm in height and 6.8cm in diameter, and it can fit a glass of Karamay syrup. Therefore, the Karamay with Mango Syrup could potentially be introduced onto the market.