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040			_aTUPM _bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH TP 370 _bA43 2025
100			_aAlcazar, Noreen raven S. _eauthor
245			_aDevelopment of yacon (smallanthus sonchifolius) tablet sweetener/ _cNoreen Raven S. Alcazar, Anabel A. Alicante, Jenelyn P. Berzamin, Sam S. Encarnacion, and Christian Lee C. Jacobe.--
260			_aManila: _bTechnological University of the Philippines, _c2025.
300			_axi, 142pages: _c29cm.
336			_2rdacontent
337			_2rdamedia
338			_2rdacarrier
500			_aBachelor's thesis
502			_aCollege of Industrial Technology.-- _bBachelor of science in food technology _cTechnological University of the Philippines, _d2025.
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references and index.
520			_aThe purpose of this study was to formulate a tablet sweetener from Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) as a healthier and more environmentally friendly sugar replacer. Because of the prebiotic nature, yacon, a root vegetable that is high in fructooligosaccharides (FOS), is advantageous to the gastrointestinal system. Yacon is not highly utilized in the food industry despite its nutritious content. The objective of the study was to transform Yacon into a tablet sweetener that does not lose its health benefits and is easy to carry and simple to use. For texture, sweetness, and shelf-life enhancement, the juice was extracted, boiled, freeze-dried, and blended with ingredients such as silicon dioxide, erythritol, and maltodextrin.The final product's physical and chemical analysis showed it contained 93.31 g/100g carbohydrates, 4.89 g/100g fat, 1.92 g/100g protein, 3.72 g/100g ash, 390.37 kcal/100g energy, and virtually no moisture (LOD = 0.01 g/100g), demonstrating that it is both nutritious and stable. Microbiological testing showed a total plate count of <250 CFU/g and undetectable levels (<10 CFU/g) of coliforms, E. coli, yeast and mold, and S. aureus, confirming product safety. A sensory evaluation using a 9-point hedonic scale with 50 respondents indicated positive acceptance in taste, texture, and overall appeal. The results demonstrated that the Yacon tablet sweetener was both functional and microbiologically safe, with potential as a viable natural sugar substitute. This innovation met the growing demand for healthier sweeteners while promoting sustainable agriculture and local crop utilization, highlighting Yacon’s promise in future food product development.
650			_aYacon
650			_aNatural Sweeter
650			_aNutritive
700			_aAlicante, Anabel A. _eauthor
700			_aBerzamin, Jenelyn P. _eauthor
700			_aEncarnacion, Sam S. _eauthor
700			_aJacobe, Christian Lee C. _eauthor
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