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ASSORTED GUMMIES (ARATILES, CHESA, DUHAT) AS MULTIVITAMINS

Ma. Loriejane S. Acosta

El Nido National High School

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RATIONALE

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, quarantine has been in place to prevent virus spread. During this time, a lot of

things happened. Face-to-face is becoming scarce. Many of us have lost our jobs and income, and we are

struggling to pay our bills and meet our basic requirements. People are becoming more health-conscious. Because

the vast majority of us have no source of income, some of us are unable to acquire pricey products in order to

preserve money for more vital things. The most effective and proven method for reducing the danger and spread of

the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are social isolation and regular handwashing. Along with normal inquiries

about how to buy for and prepare food safely, many people are curious about the role of diet and nutrition in this

pandemic. There has been numerous research examining nutritional intakes in relation to various diseases. To

provide just a few instances, zinc is found in many enzymes and transcription factors throughout the body, and low

zinc levels restrict and individual’s capacity to build an effective immune response to diseases. Vitamin D

supplementation reduces the risk of diseases by 12% to 75%, according to evidence from various clinical trials and

pooled studies. By retaining metal ions in the reduced state, vitamin C improves the performance of several

enzymes throughout the body. The COVID-19 epidemic has caused significant changes in our daily life. Many

people take vitamins and other supplements to boost their immunity and battle the illness. As a result, gummy

supplements have grown in popularity over the last year. As a conclusion, the researcher devised a plan to create

gummy multivitamins utilizing aratiles, chesa, and duhat.

Aratiles (Muntingia calabura Linn) is a small and round fruit. A lot of studies already proved its traditional and

pharmacological use. Studies revealed the presence of phenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanins, ascorbic acid and

vitamin E. Chesa (Pouteria campechiana) has a yellow-orange tint, with a solid mealy texture that resembles a

hardboiled egg yolk, but a bland, dry pumpkin-die dessert flavor that is more or less musky. It is a superfood that is

high in amino acids like trytophan, methionine, and lysine (almost as much as an avocado) as well as critical

vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, carotene (provitamin A), niacin, riboflavin, dietary, fiber, phosphorus,

and calcium. One serving of it contains a significant amount of iron, a mineral that helps with memory, energy
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levels, and overall strength by facilitating optimal oxygen circulation. Duhat (Syzygium cumini) is a powerhouse of

various health advantages in addition to its nutritional value. Vitamin C, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,

and folic acid are all found in abundance in this fruit. This fruit packs a punch as it has a high antioxidant content,

contains diuretic, and has antibacerial andd anticorbutic properties.

In light of this, the researcher decided to undertake a study including these three (3) fruits. This study was

undertaken in order for certain people who couldn’t afford to buy high-quality but expensive products to be able to

enjoy low-cost but high-quality products that also provided a lot of health benefits.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

This study entitled “Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat) as Multivitamins” aims to determine its effectivity as a

gummy multivitamins. Specifically it seeks to answer the following questions:

1. Can the Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat) be a Multivitamins?

2. How effective is Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat) as Multivitamins compared to the commercial gummy

multivitamins?

3. What are the benefits of the Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat) as Multivitamins?

HYPOTHESES

The researcher will use the null hypothesis.

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- There is no possibility that the Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat) can be use as Multivitamins.

- There is np effectivity in using Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat) as Multivitamins compared to

the commercial gummy multivitamins.

- There are no benefits in the Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat ) as Multivitamins.

ENGINEERING GOALS

- To make an Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat) as Multivitamins.

- To test the effectivity of Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat) as Multivitamins.

- To identify the benefits of Assorted Gummies (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat ) as Multivitamins.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Assorted Gummies (Cranberry, Lemon, Orange, Guava) as Multivitamins. The researcher aims to come up with a

gummies from the fruits that can be used as multivitamins.

PROCEDURES

 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

- 1 cup juices of the fruits each (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat )

- 6 tablespoon KNOX gelatin

- saucepan

- stove

- measuring cups
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- refrigirator

- blender

- molds

- jar

 METHODS

- Collecting

- Measuring

- Extracting

- Weighing

- Heating

- Freezing

- Testing

 COLLECTION OF THE MATERIALS

The gummy multivitamins are composed of 3 cups of juices of the fruits (Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat). The

researcher, with the assistance of her parents, will collect the fruits from her aunt’s house somewhere in

Brgy. Maligaya, El Nido, Palawan. While the other materials needed: the reseeacher will ask the help and

assistance of her parents.

 PROCEDURES

1. Part I. Collecting and Weighing the Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat. Use a kitchen scale to properly

measure out the Aratiles, Chesa, Duhat

2. Blend the fruits until it reaches 1 cup each.

 Part II. Making the Assorted Gummies

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The researcher will:

1. Combine the juice of the fruits.

2. Pour the mixture into a small-medium saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let it sit

for just a few minutes until it starts to bloom. It will get wrinkly looking on the surface and all

the white powder from the gelatin will absorb into the liquid. Mix well.

3. Then place the saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Let the liquid warm, but don’t let it

boil. You want the entire gelatin to dissolve and turn thin and runny. It will be grainy at the

beginning, but after a couple of minutes in the heat it should dissolve completely. Make sure

you stir it well.

4. Put the liquid in a measuring cup, and then to your molds.

5. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

6. Remove from molds.

7. Store in a mason jar or closed container in the refrigerator.

RISK AND SAFETY

Cautions:

Use protective equipment such as pot holder when working with the saucepan.

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