Nwokorie, Edwin Chigozie and Ayogu, Chinwe Anthonia (2020) ACCEPTABILITY OF SELECTED INDIGENOUS RICE FOR SALE IN LOCAL RESTAURANTS IN NIGERIA. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 10th – 11th Nov., 2020, 10th – 11th Nov., 2020, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
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Abstract
Three selected indigenous rice grains were prepared and subjected to sensory assessment in this study, to determine their acceptability for sale in local restaurants. Three different dishes were prepared from the three rice species using a prescribed recipe for the study in comparison with three control rice dishes. A group of 30 panelists was selected for acceptance test using a nine-point hedonic scale to test for appearance, texture, taste, aroma, and overall acceptability. Data were analyzed for inferential statistics for mean and standard error. Correlation and Analysis of Variance were carried out to determine relationships between the rice dishes. Results showed a variation in the colour, texture, taste, and aroma of the rice dishes. While fried Abakaliki rice has the highest acceptance score, a very strong positive relationship was indicated between Jollof Abakaliki rice and boiled Gboko rice, with a weak negative relationship between fried Ofada rice and Jollof Ofada rice. The study concludes that the concurrent introduction of the two indigenous rice dishes with a strong positive relationship in the study would assist in stimulating culinary tourism and promoting the cultural heritage of the localities cultivating the grain, and would also promote local agriculture and farm produce. It was recommended that all food commodities to be used in preparing and cooking indigenous rice dishes should be procured fresh and wholesome to ensure maximum portion yield, acceptable colour, taste, and aroma.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Bolanle Yisau I. |
| Date Deposited: | 30 May 2021 13:57 |
| Last Modified: | 30 May 2021 13:57 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1519 |
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