Final Project Format
Final Project Format
Final Project Format
Practical skills
The student can:
1 Prepare osmo-dehydrated Dragon Fruit;
2 Demonstrate the correct use of tools and equipment to prepare osmo-dehydrated
dragon fruit;
3 Demonstrate safe and hygienic practices
(Brief Introduction)
Osmotic dehydration has gained increased attention recently as a method for
preserving fruits and vegetables. It is a simple method that facilitates the preservation of
the natural color, aroma, and nutritional value of tropical fruits and vegetables like
bananas, pineapple, mangoes, and leafy greens. It consumes less energy than air or
vacuum drying processes since it can be done at low or ambient temperatures.
Potential advantages for the processing industry could come from maintaining the food's
wholesomeness and quality.
Food preservation has been a way of life since the beginning of time to
guarantee that there is always food accessible for human use. Drying or dehydrating
food is the oldest method of food preservation and one of the oldest methods for
preventing food from being harmed or spoiled by germs, resulting in a higher level of
food stability and making it simpler to store and carry. Native fruits are processed in the
Philippines into a variety of byproducts, including jams, jellies, juices, dried fruits,
pickled foods, and preserves. One of the simplest and most straightforward ways to
extend a fruit's shelf life and make it last longer than fresh is to dry it.
Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruits are a good source of water-soluble fiber and vitamin C. The
nutrients and minerals found in dragon fruit include vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3,
fat, carbs, glycuse, phenolic, betacyanins, polyphenol, carotene, phosphorus, and iron.
It’s also strong in phytoalbumins, which are known for their anti-inflammatory qualities.
White Sugar
Fruits are preserved using sugar, either as a syrup containing fruit like dragon
fruit, apple, pear, peach, apricot, or plum, or as crystallized fruit, where the fruit is
cooked in sugar until it crystallizes and is then dried and kept.
Equipment and Utensils
Dehydrator Machine
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Ladle
Bowls
Serving Tray
Wooden Chopping Board
Knife
Strainer
Plates
COSTING
AP- as purchased
% Yield=Edible portion weight/AP weight
Edible Portion= AP/%Yield
Recipe cost=EP x quantity
Mark up= total recipe cost x mark up %
Reference: Campbell, J., Foskett, D., and Victor, C. (2008). Practical Cookery. 11 th ed.
Hodder Education
Method
1 Whisk the eggs, sugar and essence.
2 Pour on the warmed milk, whisking continuously.
3 Pass through a fine strainer into a pie dish or individual dishes.
4 Add a little grated nutmeg. Wipe the edge of the pie dish or individual dishes clean.
5 Stand in a roasting tray half full of water and cook slowly in a moderate oven at 160°C
for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
6 Clean the edges of the pie dish and serve.
Note: May be served with stewed fruit (e.g. rhubarb, apple).
Plating picture