Authors :
Danica B. Melano; Jeusheth Sydel E. Kalinawan; Archelyn G. Regis; Hazel R. Balan; Christian Guillemore O. Susi; Januel G.Yder; Dahlia M. Maputol; Julius Dave E. Calingin; Ma. Loreta R. Desalisa
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8198695
Abstract :
The quality and safety of fishery products
have become a significant concern worldwide to
consumers, producers, food industries, and regulatory
agencies. Organoleptic Evaluation is an assessment
method used to determine standards in quality control. In
Gingoog City, there have been reports of spoiled fish
displayed in markets as per the discussion during the
Sangguniang Panlunsod. Hence, the study aims to
evaluate and compare the Organoleptic properties of Bali
Sardinella (Sardinella lemuru) sold at different markets
in Gingoog City. This study used a single-blind research
design. The study collected five (5) fish replicates in three
consecutive weeks for each market and assessed them
using the Quality Index Method with thirty experienced
panelists in this field. The findings indicate that the fish
from Gingoog City Public Market exhibited lower quality
in freshness, with higher demerit scores in terms of
general appearance, eyes, cover, gills, and abdomen.
Conversely, the fish from Pandan Fish Market showed
greater levels of freshness in terms of the above except
flesh. These findings can be attributed to longer transport
time and need for proper cold storage facilities. Thus, the
study suggests the Local Government Unit of Gingoog
City to implement the construction of cold storage to
preserve fish properly.
Keywords :
Bali Sardinella, Organoleptic evaluation, Quality Index Method.
The quality and safety of fishery products
have become a significant concern worldwide to
consumers, producers, food industries, and regulatory
agencies. Organoleptic Evaluation is an assessment
method used to determine standards in quality control. In
Gingoog City, there have been reports of spoiled fish
displayed in markets as per the discussion during the
Sangguniang Panlunsod. Hence, the study aims to
evaluate and compare the Organoleptic properties of Bali
Sardinella (Sardinella lemuru) sold at different markets
in Gingoog City. This study used a single-blind research
design. The study collected five (5) fish replicates in three
consecutive weeks for each market and assessed them
using the Quality Index Method with thirty experienced
panelists in this field. The findings indicate that the fish
from Gingoog City Public Market exhibited lower quality
in freshness, with higher demerit scores in terms of
general appearance, eyes, cover, gills, and abdomen.
Conversely, the fish from Pandan Fish Market showed
greater levels of freshness in terms of the above except
flesh. These findings can be attributed to longer transport
time and need for proper cold storage facilities. Thus, the
study suggests the Local Government Unit of Gingoog
City to implement the construction of cold storage to
preserve fish properly.
Keywords :
Bali Sardinella, Organoleptic evaluation, Quality Index Method.
