Sweet Meets Savory: Acceptability of

White Onion flavored Ice Cream

Chapter I

Introduction

Proper nutrition and healthy eating practices play a vital role in people’s lives. It

can help guard against malnutrition and help prevent diseases such as obesity, diabetes

and cancer. Nowadays, people especially children prefer to eat junk food, street food and

processed food which are not good to our health and could cause illness. According to

Abraham et al., 2018; Smith, 2011), excessive and regular consumption of junk food can

cause cardiovascular diseases, weight gain, increase obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart

disease, stroke and certain cancers.

Ice cream is a universal dessert enjoyed by many. It is a frozen dessert made from

cream and ice, with added Flavors and sweeteners. The meaning of the name “ice cream”

varies from one country to another. In some Countries, such as the United States, “ice

cream” applies only to a specific variety, and most governments Regulate the commercial

use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients,

Notably the amount of cream.

White onion (Allium cepa) commonly known in the Bicol language as putting

sibulyas, have long been used in the Philippines as a natural antioxidant, are an

impressive vegetable that boasts a powerful punch of nutrients, which delivers incredible

advantages for the heart, digestion, and blood. The strong antibacterial and antioxidant

traits are well-known to build a robust immune function and keep infections at bay. This
root vegetable is largely used to uplift the flavor and aroma of any savory dish. Thus,

regular addition of white onions to one’s diet is an easy way to promote overall well-

being.

During this time, people are now looking for healthier alternatives in their choice of

food. Experts says, one cup of chopped onions also provides at least 13.11% of an adult’s

recommended daily intake of vitamin C. As an antioxidant, this vitamin helps counter the

formation of free radical compounds that have links to cancer.Onions are widely cultivated

all over the world, and more people are beginning to pay attention to onions. It

Is recommended to eat 100 grams of onions every day.

This study conducting to make people or residents in Brgy. Bahao realize and gain

knowledge on how creative white onion can be. More so, the researchers want to come

up with an innovation of choosing a different but healthful treat in making an ice cream

that will satisfy the consumers and can contribute to their healthy lifestyle.

Statement of the Problem

This study was conducted to determine the level of acceptability of Onion

Ice Cream in terms of appearance, aroma, taste, and texture. Specifically, the researchers

sought answers to the following questions:

1. What is the level of perception of the evaluators on the onion ice cream

in two formulations in term of ?

1.1 appearance

1.2 aroma

1.3 taste

1.4 texture
 2. Is there a significant difference in level of perception of the evalutors on the

onion ice cream in two formulations in term of?

2.1 appearance

2.2 aroma

2.3 taste

2.4 texture

3. What is the general acceptability of White Onion Flavor Ice Cream?

Hypothesis

There is no significant difference in the level of perception of the evaluators on

onion ice cream in two formulations in terms of appearance, aroma, taste and texture.

Scope and Delimitation

This study focused on the use of white onion which was utilized as an ingredient in

making ice cream. Onion bulbs was bought at Barangay Bahao Libmanan Camarines

Sur.This study was conducted to determine the acceptability of white onion (Allium cepa)

ice cream as to appearance, aroma, taste, and texture.

The evaluators of this study composed of thirty (30) resident vendors of Barangay

Bahao Libmanan Camarines Sur that were selected through systematic sampling. This

was conducted during the first semester of the School Year 2024-2025.

This study utilized the experimental method that were limited to the preparation of

the evaluators on ice cream in different proportions of steamed white onion (Allium cepa)

such as 100 grams steamed white onion and 125 grams steamed white onion.
 The study used Likert Scale range of means to describe the weighted mean of the

appearance, aroma, taste, and texture while the Hedonic Scale Range of means for the

general acceptability. T-Testing was employed to test the significance of the difference to

the mean in two formulations.

Significance of the Study

The researchers believed that this study will not only yield data that will be helpful

to them more so to the farmers or onion growers, businessmen and food establishment

owners, consumers, students, teacher and administrator and future researchers.

The Farmers or Onion Growers. The result of the study may encourage farmers to plant

more white onion to make utilize as an ingredient in making ice cream.

Businessmen and food establishment owners. These people may gain insights on

innovated food products which have high market value. White onion ice cream can be

sold at affordable price and selling nutritious food that is good to the taste of people

especially children.

Consumers. The result of this study will provide health benefits to the consumers. This

may encourage them to make new product using white onion as a flavor.

Students. The result of the study will give more information about the nutritive value of

white onion and will also provide them new insights on the methods and ingredients in the

preparation of white onion ice cream.

Teachers and Administrator. They will be able to spread and share the findings of the

recipe to their students and colleagues.

of acceptance of white onion cream in terms of taste, aroma, texture, and appearance

and it will pave way for more expounded studies on similar field.