Acceptability of Papaya (Carica L.) as Sweetened Delight

Papaya fruits (Carica L.) are consumed worldwide and are an essential component of the diet because they are extremely beneficial to our health. Papaya, which is readily available throughout the year in the Philippines, is also one of the most popular fruits in the country. Although the papaya fruit has been the subject of many studies, little is known about serving green papaya as dessert. Sixty people took part in the product testing. The benchmark test was evaluated by the researchers in collaboration with 40 Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management students and 15 faculty members. Following the benchmark test, 30 students from the School of Engineering participated in a pilot test. The researchers conducted the final test after giving the pilot test, and 60 respondents from Biliran Province State University took part. These respondents were made up of students who used score cards to assess the qualities of the sweetened papaya dessert in terms of color, flavor, texture, firmness, and overall acceptability. The study's conclusions showed that both trials gave the product's quality a high approval rating. The panelists considered papaya fruit suitable for a dessert