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THE ALCHEMICAL SYMPHONY OF CRAB SHELL POWDER IN ELEVATING CRAB MEATBALLS' SPLENDOR

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Marrecil B. Enot
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si10.00216

Abstract

Meatballs is a mixture of ground meat, spices, and sometimes with other ingredients like crab shells powder. The main thrust of this study was to determine the influence of crab shells powder on the quality of crab meatballs in in three treatments: The study focused on three distinct formulations of crab meatballs, denoted as T1 (30 grams of crab shell powder), T2 (60 grams), and T3 (90 grams). The researchers examined the impact of these varying amounts of crab shell powder on the color, flavor, odor, and texture of the meatballs. Additionally, the study aimed to identify any significant differences in the respondents' preferences and liking for the different formulations. The researcher utilized an experimental design and collected data through a questionnaire to conduct the study. The gathered data were then tabulated using weighted mean and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to identify any significant differences in the respondents' level of liking for the three treatments. The study involved seventy-five (75) participants, including Food Technology students, instructors, and professional chefs. According to the research findings, Treatment 2, which consisted of 60 grams of crab shell powder, emerged as the most favorable formulation with an average weighted mean of 7.69, signifying a "like very much" response from the participants. This outcome suggests that crab meatballs hold significant potential as a preferred food option, suitable for serving on various occasions and as a promising venture for income generation.

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