Jelly Ambuyat
Keywords:
Ambuyat, Dessert, Linut, Traditional dishAbstract
Jelly Ambuyat is product made from ambuyat or linut, a traditional dish from Borneo region. Ambuyat is converted into a jelly dessert while preserving the texture and nutrients in the ambuyat. The objective of this project is to increase the awareness about ambuyat in the local area, to evaluate the level of acceptance if ambuyat becomes dessert (Jelly Ambuyat) and to examine either Jelly Ambuyat can be commercialize in the local market. The research scope includes Jelly Ambuyat in three flavours: apple pandan, dragon rose and ocean lychee. The samples were evaluated based on the chewy texture of ambuyat, the acceptance as a dessert and the potential of product commercialization. The survey was conducted in the community at Medan, Betong Sarawak with 65 respondents participated in the testing process including staffs and students in Politeknik METrO Betong Sarawak (PMBS). In conclusion, all the respondents recommend Jelly Ambuyat as a dessert and majority agreed that this product can be commercialize in the market.
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