Abstract
This research investigated the acceptability, marketability, and physicochemical analysis of ZICABA Frozen Delight in three different proportions among teenagers, young adults, and adults in Barangay Gulod Malaya, San Mateo, Rizal, during the academic year 2021-2022. The research study employed an experimental research design, with 90 respondents divided into three groups: 30 teenagers, 30 young adults, and 30 adults, who were chosen through purposive sampling. The 9-point Hedonic Rating Scale was used to evaluate the Zicaba Frozen Delight in three different proportions of ginger, papaya, and sweet potato, and the 5-point Likert Scale to evaluate the marketability. The data were statistically treated using Weighted Mean and One Factor Anova. nThe respondents evaluated the acceptability of the Zicaba Frozen Delight with 70% (250 grams) and 3% (10 grams) and 85% (250 grams) and 4% (15 grams) proportion of Ginger Powder, Papaya Jam and Sweet Potato Jam as Very Acceptable, the 85% (300 grams) and 4% (15 grams) and 100% (350 grams) and 6% (20 grams) proportion were evaluated as Extremely Acceptable in terms of Appearance, Aroma. Color, Taste and Texture. Moreover, the three groups of respondents evaluated the product’s marketability witth 70% (250 grams) and 3% (10 grams), 85% (300 grams) and 4% (15 grams) and 100% (350 grams) and 6% (20 grams) proportion as Very High Potential in terms of Consumer Demand, Production Cost, and Supply Availability. The researcher also presented the physicochemical analysis of Zicaba Frozen Delight as regards to its pH level, fat and carbohydrate contents, vitamins, and other nutrients. The respondents also provided comments and suggestions for the improvement of the product.
