UTILIZATION OF MUSA ACUMINATA (BANANA BLOSSOM) IN SIOMAI

An

Undergraduate Thesis

Presented to the

Faculty of College of Education

University of Rizal System

Antipolo City

In

Partial Fulfilment

Of the Requirements for the degree Bachelor of

Hospitality Management

KEN ANGELU ELLORAN RIVERA

EDREL MARK DRIO

ANGELO GUIBONE OBAR

DUSTIN RENZ ENRIQUEZ SANORJO

EDWARD PATIMO PARROCO

OCTOBER 2023
 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Musa Acuminata (Banana blossom) is a fleshly purple-skinned and tear- shaped

flower that grows at the end of a banana fruit cluster. The banana heart is traditionally used in

Southeast Asian and Indian cooking and can be eaten raw.

Banana heart its chunky flaky texture makes it an ideal substitute for fish.

Some people may choose to utilize Musa Acuminata (Banana blossom) for meat for

a variety of reasons. Dietary choice or dietary constraints are one probable explanation. For

ethical, environmental, or health reasons, some people follow vegetarian or vegan diets and

prefer plant-based alternatives to meat. Musa Acuminata (Banana blossoms) have a

comparable texture to meat and absorb flavors effectively, making them an appropriate

alternative in recipes. Furthermore, utilizing banana blossoms might cater to a broader

audience, including vegetarians, making the dish more accessible.

Siomai is the Surapong Filipino term for steamed Chinese dumpling that is usually

filled with pork and occasionally with shrimp. For Americans, it can be pronounced

as“siumai” (siu mai) or “shumai”(shu mai). In the Mandarin language, it is “shaomai.”

In our familiar taste of siomai we have to consider that this food can be flavored with

other ingredients so that it tastes different. In our case, we plan to utilize the meat used as

an ingredient in making siomai with a vegetable called Musa Acuminata. We need to train

ourselves to invent food that we can source especially good health benefits. We aimed to

determine the viability of banana heart siomai and introduce a more nutritious version of

siomai.
 To use Musa Acuminata (banana blossom) in siomai, it can be thinly sliced and

added to the rest of the filling ingredients, such as onions, garlic, and seasonings. The siomai

can then be steamed or fried until cooked through. Musa Acuminata (Banana blossom)

siomai is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way

to add more vegetables to your diet and to make a healthier version of siomai.

There are several benefits to using Musa Acuminata (banana blossom) in siomai. It is

a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and

magnesium. It is also a low-calorie food, making it a good choice for people who are trying to

lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, banana heart is a sustainable

ingredient that can be grown year-round.

The utilization of Musa acuminata in siomai is a promising approach to improving the

nutritional value and taste of this popular dish. Musa Acuminata (Banana blossom) is a good

source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and it has a meaty texture and flavor that makes it a

suitable substitute for meat or seafood. Additionally, Musa Acuminata (banana blossom) is a

sustainable ingredient that can be grown year-round.

The aim of this research is to produce a siomai recipe that incorporates banana

blossom as a meat substitute. Banana blossom is a healthy and sustainable product that can

be utilized to make siomai more affordable and accessible, particularly for individuals living in

underdeveloped nations. This is critical in order to make banana blossom siomai a viable and

desirable alternative to traditional meat-based siomai.

 Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to determine Musa Acuminata (Banana blossom). Specifically, it sought to
answers the following questions:

1.How did the research utilize Musa Acuminata (Banan blossom) utilized in making siomai?

2. What is the result of sensory evaluation of the respondents on the the utilization of to Musa
Acuminata (Banana blossom) siomai with respect to:

2.1 appearance

2.2 texture

2.3 aroma

2.4 palatability; and

2.5 general acceptability

3. Is there significant difference in the sensory evaluation of responses on the Musa Acuminata
siomai and regular meat siomai on above mentioned variables?Theoretical Framework.
Theoretical Framework

Eating a plant-based diet helps the environment. According to a report by the U.S. Food and
Agriculture Organization, “The meat industry has a marked impact on a general global scale on
water, soils, extinction of plants and animals, and consumption of natural resources, and it has a
strong impact on global warming.” The meat and dairy industries alone use one third of the
Earth’s fresh water, with a single quarter-pound hamburger patty requiring 460 gallons of water
the equivalent of almost 30 showers to produce. Reducing your meat and dairy consumption,
even by a little, can have big impacts. If everyone in the U.S. ate no meat or cheese just one
day a week, it would have the same environmental impact as taking 7.6 million cars off the road.

Plant-based diets prevent animal cruelty. Ninety-four percent of Americans agree that
animals raised for food deserve to be free from abuse and cruelty, yet 99% of those animals are
raised in factory farms, many suffering unspeakable conditions. If you would like to lessen your
meat and dairy consumption due to animal welfare concerns but aren’t ready to eliminate all
animal products from your diet, then you can start by taking small steps, like going meatless one
day a week or switching to soy, almond or oat milk. Shah admits that initially she was not ready
to give up animal products entirely.

Banana blossom can be used as a substitute for fish in vegan dishes. Banana blossoms are
eaten both raw and cooked in dishes where the texture of a blossom is used to resemble fish or
meat, such as salad, stir-fry, or curry. The blossoms have a chunky and flaky texture that makes
them a near-perfect substitute for fish. To get banana blossoms to taste just like fish, one way is
to marinate it in kombu, or dried kelp seaweed, then wrap it in sheets of nori .
If you’re looking for a plant-based alternative to seafood, banana blossoms are a great
option. They’re soy-free and gluten-free and contain minerals such as iron, magnesium, and
potassium, as well as fiber.