Utilization and Acceptability of Asian Swamp Eel (Monopterus Albus) and Cassava Based Sagip Powder as Ingredients in Siomai
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This study explored the utilization of Asian swamp eel (Monopterus albus) as food product innovation by developing a fortified siomai variant and evaluating its acceptability and nutritional value. It specifically aims to determine whether rice eel, combined with cassava-based Sagip Nutri-Powder, can serve as a viable, nutritious alternative to conventional meat-based siomai. A developmental and experimental research design was employed using four formulations with varying proportions of rice eel flesh and cassava-based fortification. Sensory evaluation was conducted with 75 panelists using a nine-point hedonic scale, while proximate analysis assessed crude protein, fat, fiber, moisture, and ash content. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA. Results revealed that Formulation II (900 g rice eel and 100 g cassava-based powder) consistently achieved the highest acceptability scores across all sensory attributes, with a general acceptability mean of 8.60 (“Like Extremely”). It also recorded the highest crude protein content (15.50%) and the lowest fat level (3.96%), indicating a favorable nutritional profile. Increasing cassava content improved fiber but slightly reduced protein and sensory ratings. These findings suggest that rice eel siomai fortified with cassava-based powder is both nutritionally beneficial and highly acceptable to consumers, supporting its potential as a sustainable food product. However, optimizing texture and formulation balance remains essential for broader market adoption and product consistency.
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