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Chapter 01
Chapter 01
INTRODUCTION
Yams are closely related to lilies and grasses. Native to Africa and
Asia, yams vary in size from that of a small potato to a record 130 pounds
(as of 1999). There are over 600 varieties of yams and 95% of these crops
are grown in Africa. Yam, common name for some members of the
shrubs with starchy rhizomes often cultivated for food. The largest
America. The thick rhizomes, often weighing 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or more, are
used for human consumption and for feeding livestock. The sweet potato
yam.
native to regions of China and Japan, areas that are much colder than
most yam cultivars can survive. Its first known cultivation can be dated
back to 50,000 BC. It was introduced to Europe during the 19th Century
emphasis that the Japanese yam can be an alternative to potato which are
eating meat and other fatty foods. In terms of nutritional content, Japanese
yam is healthier than white potato. Because contains dietary fiber and is
bay and help the skin looking young. These are also a very good source of
damage from free radicals in the body. Because Japanese yams are so
healthy diet.
This study aims to determine the acceptability of Japanese yam in
the market and how people patronize it as the main ingredient. And also
patronizing and eating vegetables that is cheaper and affordable but still
New York City in the 1890s and were served in the finest hotels. Hash
brown potatoes are diced, mixed with shortening and chopped onions, and
then fried to form a browned potato cake. I think author Barry Popik has a
that are much colder than most yam cultivars can survive. Its first known
during the 19th Century potato blight as an alternative to the white fleshed
and is still cultivated there today. The Japanese yam is unlike a sweet
potato in its skin color and flesh. It is roughly oblong in shape with a thin,
rusted red colored skin, and a densely textured cream colored flesh. The
flesh is dry, starchy and subtly sweet. The skin retains the bitter flavor of
wild accessions, farmer varieties, and breeding lines. The Japanese yam
a sweet yam variety that is only distantly related to the potato. It is a root
the plant, most often storing nutrients and energy in the form of
carbohydrates and water, which sustains the plant's growth and ability to
wrinkles at bay and help the skin looking young. These are also a
fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and phosphorus. Japanese yam hash
commonly known and prepared as breakfast but this new version of hash
the Japanese yam hash bites as the product in a business to test its
product demand in its target market and the competitiveness of the
living. This research is all about the feasibility of Japanese yam as the
LITERATURE REVIEW
Japanese Yam
that have purplish-red skin and whitish or yellowish flesh color. Although
largely similar to other type or variety of sweet potato, Japanese yams are
sweeter and have a softer texture. Good quality of Japanese yams does
Diane Kraft and Ara DerMarderosian (2016) stated that yams are
popular belief that the phytochemical diosgenin found in wild yam is used
Onions are from fibrous roots or bulbs. It belongs to tuber category. The
Salt
spoilage organism. Putting salt will help the product to extend the shelf life.
the food. It removes the water from the tissue of food and the cells of
spoilage organisms that may be present in it. The result in drying and/or
and texture. In fermented foods, salt flavors cause the growth of desirable
bacteria while inhibiting the growth of others. Strictly do not put more salt
cultures that live in the vegetable reacts with the vegetables starches in
the presence of sea salt and water. They proliferate into trillions of
microbes within a few days. These lactic acid bacteria dominate and
ultimate rule this universe in a jar. This is the same microbial activity found
in a healthy human gut. They perform the very same tasks in the small
Tong
Frying Pan
Frying
makes it difficult to get digested and when digested with great difficulty
seldom have any positive impact on our body because of the heavy load of
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Theory of food
acquire a theory of mind, and both develop and become more complex
appreciation for the fact that dietary habits can be set when young. Less
food" that has been adaptive for us over the course of our evolution as an
Food is the essence and the first condition of life. Not surprisingly,
all the universal natural science concepts have been including the theory
there were two theories of nutrition. The first occurred in ancient times,
and the second the classical theory of a balanced diet has been
similar to the fermentation. The liver cleanses the blood, and then it is
used to supply all the organs and tissues. Based on these representations,
transformation of food into the blood with the best qualities of the latter.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
figure below that is composed of three boxes presenting the input, process
and output that will be used in making Japanese yam hash bites.
Input Process Output
Ingredients: - Washing
- Japanese - Peeling
yam
- Onion - Grating
- Salt
- Mixing
Tools:
Japanese Yam Hash
- Molding
- Grater Bites
- Knife or - Frying
peeler
- Frying pan
- Spoon
- Tong or
spatula
HYPOTHESIS
Technical Aspect
Financial Aspect
Socio-economic Aspect
How will the proposed product affect the existing potato hash
brown?
This section shows the list of the beneficiaries of the study that will
Future Researchers
This study will be a great help for the future researchers because
this study will give them valuable information and an idea in improving
Students
learning capabilities and help them realize the importance of good nutrition
development.
Faculty
Customers
contains nutrients, vitamins and other health benefits. And also, the
This study focuses on how Japanese yam hash bites can be sold
as a product. And also the study aims to prove the feasibility of the
for Filipino citizen but also for foreign. This study was conducted in Laguna
Laguna.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
skin and cream or yellowish colored flesh. The flesh is dry, starchy and
Onion- a widely cultivated Asian herb of the lily family with pungent and
edible bulbs.
Snack- a small portion of food or drink or a light meal especially one eaten
Breakfast- a meal eaten in the morning, the first meal of the day.
Grating-The process of transforming solid, firm food items into small
Frying- to cook in a pan or on a griddle over heat especially with the use
of fat or oil.