Development of Gummy Jelly Products from Melon Waste in Safe Agriculture Community Enterprise, Ban Pho District, Chachoengsao Province
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This research aimed to develop gummy jelly products from melon waste, providing a solution to reduce post-harvest losses, increase the value of melons, and generate additional income for farmers. The study was conducted within a safe agriculture community enterprise in Ban Pho District, Chachoengsao Province. The research involved four stages: 1) preliminary data collection, 2) investigating the effects of melon juice quantity, gelatin amount, and sugar ratio on the product, 3) developing a prototype product, and 4) evaluating product quality.
The results showed that: 1) approximately 30-50 kilograms of melon waste were generated daily by the enterprise. 2) The optimal formula included 300 g of melon juice, 150 g of gelatin, and 200 g of sugar. 3) The product met the community product standards for dried jelly, with a total microbial count below the permissible limit.
A small-scale market test was conducted at a technical college and a local store, with daily sales averaging 500-600 grams. Five food experts evaluated the product and found it excellent quality.
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สงวนสิทธิ์ โดย สถาบันการอาชีวศึกษาภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ 1
306 หมู่ 5 ถนนมิตรภาพ หนองคาย-อุดรธานี ตำบลโพธิ์ชัย อำเภอเมืองหนองคาย จังหวัดหนองคาย 43000
โทร 0-4241-1445,0-4241-1447
ISSN : 3027-6861 (print) ISSN : 3027-687X (online)
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