LABORATORY EXERCISE NO.

Preparation of Nutrient-Dense Foods

Name: Aranca, Kian Shane Date Due: October 20, 2021

Biadno, Janine

Guyguyon, Shai

Munassar, Hassan

Pulido, Nathaniel

Tandoc, Kathlee

Year and Section: BSN 2A Date Submitted: October 20, 2021

Professor: Joy Therese Cabrera Score: _________

I. Objectives:
Within the week, the student will be able to:
1. Submit an easy-to-prepare recipe of a nutritious dish (one-dish meal; snack food; or a beverage)
which contains the Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Vitamins and Minerals.
2. List down the functions of the nutrients that the prepared food contains.
3. Evaluate the product based on sensory evaluation or rating scale.
4. Give suggestions/recommendations to where the food will be given.

II. Procedure:
1. Look for a nutritious recipe. There are many sources you can choose from. Research from the
recipe books in your shelves at home, library, internet or even from the experienced homemaker.
Make sure that it is a standard recipe so you will not compromise the quality of your product. Don’t
let your energy and resources put into waste.

Title/Name of the Recipe: English Muffin Pizza

Ingredients :

1 whole wheat English muffin, split in two

2 tablespoons pizza sauce (or ¼ cup reduced-sodium spaghetti sauce)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 to 5 mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup spinach

Directions :

1. Preheat broiler or toaster oven.

2. Line oven-ready baking sheet with aluminum foil.

3. Place English muffin halves on foil and spread each pizza with sauce.
4. Sprinkle onions, spinach, mushroom and cheese evenly over both English muffin halves.

5. Place under broiler or in toaster oven just until cheese bubbles and is golden brown.

2. List down the nutrients it contains and follow the sample table below.

Name of Recipe: English Muffin Pizza

Ingredient Nutrient Content Function/s of the Other Sources Important Notes:
Nutrient of the Nutrient (Deficiency Symptoms or
Toxicity; Preservation
Methods)
English Carbohydrate Provides energy Oats, sugar, Deficiency:
muffin starchy products Ketosis which can cause
side effects such as bad
breath, weakness and
headache.

Excess can cause

carbotoxicity and obesity

Pizza sauce Sodium Helps keep the water and

electrolyte balance in the Salt Deficiency:
body
Canned meats Hyponatremia due to
excessive vomiting,
Salted nuts diarrhea, and excess
sweating
Beets

Pickles
Excess can lead to high
blood pressure, heart
disease, and stroke.

Onion Potassium Helps nerves to function

muscles to contract, and Bananas Hypokalemia
move nutrients into cells
Potatoes

Cucumber Excess can lead to

Hyperkalemia which can
Peas cause serious muscle and
Brown rice heart damage.

Vegetables
Magnesium helps in better
absorption

Mushrooms Protein Involved in metabolic Eggs

processes, immunological Beans Deficiency:
responses, energy Guava
May cause you to lose
production, cellular repair, Seafood
muscle mass, reducing
and the formation of blood Broccoli
your strength, making it
cells

3. Prepare the recipe and evaluate acceptability. In tabular form record how much you like or dislike each
and give a term or phrase to describe the particular quality of food that made you dislike it. Given below is a
Hedonic Scale o1 1-9.
9 like extremely (nothing about the food is objectionable)
8 like very much
7 like moderately
6 like slightly
5 neither like nor dislike
4 dislike slightly
3 dislike moderately
2 dislike very much
1 dislike extremely (everything about the food is objectionable)
Product
English Muffin Pizza
more difficult to maintain
your balance, and slowing
your metabolism. It can
also cause anemia, which
causes you to feel fatigued
because your cells aren't
getting enough oxygen.
Eating too much protein
can aggravate renal issues
and lead to symptoms such
as foul breath, indigestion,
and dehydration over time.
Hedonic Scale Phrase Score No. Descriptive term or
Phrase
Like extremely 9 - Small, round and flat
yeast-leavened sourdough
bread that is sliced
horizontally and toasted
together with the sauce
and cheese. Other
vegetables were added
such as vegetables,
mushrooms, onions and
more cheese that served
as the toppings.
- The muffin is crispy and
have a vibrant and firm
texture that mixes well
with the cheese, sauce and
other ingredients. The
muffin has thin
consistency that makes it
easy to chew.
- The pizza tastes like the
 regular veggie pizza; it’s
savory and chewy. The
aroma smells sweet
because of the cheese and
sauce added. The toppings
have thick consistency
that makes it healthier
because more vegetables
were added.

- Spinach is salty but you

cannot taste the saltiness
because the mozzarella
cheese is sweet and pizza
sauce is sweet and sour
that balances the taste.
The pizza tastes sweet.
Sour and salty.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Is your product acceptable in terms of palatability? If not, then what do you suggest to make it more
acceptable?
- We can perceive that the English muffin pizza is satisfactory and an extraordinary decision to begin your
day with it, since it has A high-fiber, low-fat with calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and selenium, English
muffin pizza make an incredible weight reduction food. For a protein support with added calcium and B
nutrients, take a stab at fixing your English breakfast pizza with curds for a positive development.

2. Would you recommend your product? If yes, how? To whom?

- Yes. This English Muffin Pizza is a low calorie, simple and very kid-friendly recipe. This is an excellent
healthy food for everything from breakfast to main dishes and for snack. or when you want to cook
something appealing or if you’re searching for a quick and easy meal for yourself. It is also a perfect recipe
for kids who are picky eaters.