DEVELOPMENT AND ACCEPTABILITY OF RELLENONG BANGUS

FORTIFIED WITH SQUASH

JOAN M. BACCAY

THESIS OUTLINE

Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY
Roxas, Isabela
 I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study

Food Processing is the preparation and preservation of man’s food supply.

Food Processing is the conversion of agricultural product to substances which have particular

textural, sensory and nutritional properties using commercially feasible methods. Food

Processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food or to

transform food into other forms for consumption by humans or animals either in the home or by

the food processing industry. Food Processing typically takes clean, harvested crops or butchered

animal products and uses these to produce attractive marketable and often long shelf-life

products.

The Filipino word for “milkfish” is bangus. It is the national fish of the Philippines. The

word relyenong is from the Spanish relleno meaning ‘filled’ or ‘stuffed.’

Rellenong bangus is one of the most popular dish in the Philippines. On top of the delicious taste

and unique process of preparation compared to other fish recipes, the amount of work involve is

tedious. Separating the skin from the meat and deboning and flaking of the milkfish meat

requires a lot of patience. But after all the hard work of deboning, marinating the skin, cooking

the meat with all the ingredients, stuffing the skin with the fish meat mixture and frying is the

reward of eating a unique and delicious Filipino dish. Relyenong bangus is more a special

occasion dish than an everyday family dinner for a reason. The making of this stuffed fish

entails a very involved process and a tedious amount of work that it is usually reserved for

parties and celebrations, relyenong bangus is certainly a unique and delicious Pinoy dish worthy

of time and effort. Relyenong bangus is considered a party dish of sorts–a special dish. Not

because any of the ingredients are prohibitively expensive but because of the amount of work
involved in cooking it. Bangus is a very bony fish. And some of those bones are very small and

fine.

The milkfish (Chanos chanos) is the sole living species in the family Chanidae. The

species has many common names. The Hawaiian name for the fish is awa, and in Tahitian it

is ava. It is called bangús in the Philippines, where it is the national fish. ". The milkfish is an

important seafood in Southeast Asia and some Pacific Islands. Because milkfish is notorious for

being much bonier than other food fish, deboned milkfish, called "boneless bangús" in the

Philippines, has become popular in stores and markets. Milkfish or “Bangus” sometimes

pronounced as “Bangos” is the main aquaculture product of the Philippines. It is the most

popular seafood dish among Filipinos. Its best characteristic is its adaptability to its environment.

It can survive in confined fresh or brackish water fish pond and marine cages. The Bangus is a

tough and sturdy fish species making it suitable for aquaculture and cultivation.

Squash (Cucurbita morschata) is one of the most versatile and delicious vegetable

throughout the world.Cucurbita is a genus of herbaceous vine in the gourd family, Cucurbitacea,

also known as cucurbits, native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Squash varieties include

butternut (pale orange and keyhole-shaped), acorn (green and squat), Hubbard (green and taller

with tiny surface bumps), delicate (pale orange with thin, green horizontal stripes). When

selecting, choose one’s that’s heavier, which translate into more edible flesh. All thriving on long

trailing vines, squashes have a creamy texture, a luscious, nutty flavor and aroma with just a hint

of sweetness.

Winter squash belong to the botanical family Cucurbitaceae, which comprises 119 genera

and approximately 825 species. While hardly the largest of the plant families, Cucurbitaceae is

highly specialized and includes many familiar and economically important fruits and vegetables,
including squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, melons, luffas and gourds. Both winter and summer

squash are ovaries containing seeds and, therefore, are botanical fruits-berries, in fact. As the

squash’s fruit develops and attaches below other floral parts of the plant, it’s an “epigynous” or

false berry. Other false berries are banana, watermelon, and blueberry. All berries produced by

the Cucurbitaceae family are labeled pepos. Squash are enjoyed at full maturity and have

hardened shells that contribute to their long storage life. Squash has a very rich nutritional profile

that consists of various organic compounds, nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, which are

responsible for providing all its impressive health benefits. This list includes a huge amount

of vitamin A, as well as significant amounts of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, niacin,

thiamin, pantothenic acid, and folate. In terms of minerals, squash

contains magnesium, potassium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, calcium, and iron. It is also a

very good source of carotenoids and other important anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

compounds.

B. IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY

Squash is one of the most versatile and delicious foods available throughout the world,

and it packs a serious punch in terms of health and medicinal benefits. Different varieties of

squash have the ability to improve vision, aid in skin care, strengthen the immune system,

prevent cancer, manage symptoms of diabetes, build strong bones, protect heart health, and

reduce the symptoms of insomnia. It also helps prevent inflammatory conditions, treat arthritis,

eliminate ulcers, eliminate parasites and infections, improve prostate health, protect against

birth defects, boost respiratory health, and reduce blood pressure.

 Milk Fish is one of the healthy and nutritious fish first occurred around 800 years ago in

the Philippines and spread in Indonesia, Taiwan, and into the Pacific. The fish is loaded with

omega 3 fatty acids and protein which is quite essential for proper functioning of the body. Rich

in Omega 3 fatty acids

Regular consumption of milkfish helps in the development of the brain and memory of children,

prevents heart disease, controls cholesterol levels, nourishes the eyes, and reduces depression.

Apart from that Omega 3 is good for pregnant women to increase breast milk and the quality.

Children who are born will be healthier and smarter. Good Source of Protein

Consuming milkfish can meet the protein needs of the body. The high nutrient content in

milkfish can prevent coronary heart disease, also increase endurance. Regular consumption of

milkfish can prevent micronutrient deficiencies and can help the overall development of the

body. So include milkfish in your regular diet to obtain all the required nutrients for proper

functioning of the body.

C. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The study attempted to develop and determined the acceptability of rellenong bangus

fortified with squash. Specifically it sought to answer the following question. 1.) what are the

profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, and classification?. 2.) what are the sensory

qualities of the developed rellenong bangus fortified with squash in term of color, texture, and

taste? 3.) is there a significant difference between the panelist profile and their sensory

evaluation of the developed rellenong bangus fortified with squash in terms of Age, Gender, and
Classification? And what is the most acceptable treatment based on the Desirability Composite

Index (DCI)?

D. Objectives of the Problem

The study had the following objectives;

1. To determine the profile of the panelist in terms of;

a. Age

b. Gender

c. Classification

2. To determine the sensory qualities of the developed rellenong bangus fortified

with squash in terms of;

a. Color

b. Appearance

c. Texture

d. Taste
 3. To determine the significant difference between the respondents profile and

their sensory evaluation of the developed rellenong bangus fortified with squash

in terms of;

a. Age

b. Gender

c. Classification

4. The most acceptable treatment based on the desirability composite index (DCI)?

E. Scope and limitation

The study was focused and limited to the development and acceptability of the

Relyenong Bangus with ground pork fortified with squash.

F. Definition of Terms

In order to have a better understanding of what the study is, the following terms are

hereby defined:

Color. The property by an object of producing different sensation on the eye as a result of the

way the objects reflects or emits light.

Curing Salt. A mixture of sodium nitrate and sodium chloride, a curing salt. Inhibits the growth

of bacteria and prevents food poisoning known as botulism.

Desirability Composite Index (DCI). An index that determine the most acceptable among the

treatments.
Food Processing. Combines raw food ingredients to produce marketable food products that can

be easily prepared and served by the consumer.

Hedonic Scale. The hedonic Scale was consisting of a series nine verbal categories representing

degrees liking from ‘dislike extremely’ to like extremely.

Rellenong Bangus. Is a stuffed and fried milk fish.

Squash. (Cucurbita morschata) is one of the most versatile and delicious vegetables available

throughout the world.

Meat Processing. Has been modified to either extend its shell life or change the taste and the

main methods are smoking, curing, or adding salt or preservatives.

Appearance. The outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality.

Semantic Scale. The semantic scale often ask people to rate a product or brand upon a multi-

point rating scale that has opposite objective at each end.

Taste. The flavor of something or the ability of a person to recognize different flavors.

Taste testing. This is the method employed to know the acceptability of the processed of

reelenong bangus with ground pork fortified with squash. It was done through sample testing.
II. REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE