Consumer Acceptability and Proximate Analysis of Selected Snacks Produced with Natural Sweeteners for Children and Consumers
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2020-10-21
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Published by Family and Consumer Sciences Society of Nigeria (FACSSON)
Abstract
The study investigated consumer acceptability and proximate analysis of selected snacks produced with selected natural sweeteners. Four (4) research questions were raised and one (1) hypothesis were formulated and tested. The research design adopted for this study is Research and Development Design (R&D). Judges were presented with 8 coded samples. These were evaluated for appearance, aroma, texture, taste and overall acceptability. Sensory Evaluation was judged on a 7 point hedonic scale ranging from“1”which indicates “Dislike” to “7” which indicates “Like’’ extremely using sensory evaluation score card (SESC). Proximate analysis was determined by calculating the nutrient content (Moisture, Protein, Ash, Fat, Crude fibre, and Carbohydrate). One way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test for the significant differences in the nutrient and sensory properties of the samples. Result of sensory properties revealed that sample CHS (Chinchin with 100% sugar) was the most preferred in appearance, aroma, taste and overall acceptability (6.47±0.90). Result of nutritive composition showed that sample CHH (Chinchin with 100% Honey) has the highest protein (10.52%), fat (20.45%) and fiber (2.55%) contents. Result of hypothesis one revealed a significant difference (P<0.05) in the sensory evaluation of selected snacks produced with sugar only and those produced with selected natural sweeteners The study concludes that snacks produced with natural sweeteners are nutritive for all classes of people. It was recommended that here should be continuous education in nutrition to advise people of the health benefits of snacks produced with these natural sweeteners (date and honey) as it contain high nutritive, antioxidants and medicinal contents for the growth and development of children and consumers.
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Consumer, Acceptability, Proximate, Analysis, Snacks, Natural Sweeteners.
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Gbadebo, C. T., Babayeju, A. A., Opaleke, D. O., Adefila, O. A., & Oluwadare, A.A.(2020): Consumer Acceptability and Proximate Analysis of Selected Snacks Produced with Natural Sweeteners for Children and Consumers. International Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences (IJFACS), 9, 82-92 Published by Family and Consumer Sciences Society of Nigeria (FACSSON) Available online at https://www.ijfacs.org/index.php/ijfacs/issue/view/2