Acceptability and Marketability of KaPiliNgka Bar Cookies
Romulo Senados
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This study aimed to determine the level of acceptability and marketability of Kamias, Pili and Langka (KaPilingka)
bar cookies in 30 grams, 60 grams and 90 grams proportions as evaluated by sellers, consumers and pasalubong store
owners during the school year 2023 – 2024. The study employed an experimental research method which aimed to
determine the acceptability and marketability of KaPiliNgka bar cookies in three different proportions. The statistical
treatment used in this study are the weighted mean, analysis of variance and the Tukey pairwise comparison. Based
on the findings, the three groups of respondents evaluated the level of acceptability of KaPiliNgka bar cookies in 30g,
60g, and 90g proportion as Very Acceptable. In addition, for 30g and 60g proportions, there were significant
differences on the evaluation of the respondents on the level of acceptability of KaPiliNgka, while there were no
significant differences on 90g proportion. Meanwhile, as regards the level of marketability of the product, the
respondents evaluated the 30g, 60g, and 90g proportions as Highly Marketable. Moreover, there were significant
difference on the evaluation on the level of marketability of the product in 30g and 60g proportions, while there were
no significant differences in term of 90g proportion. The Consumer, Sellers and Pasalubong Store Owner respondents
gave comments and suggestions for the improvement of the KaPiliNgka Bar Cookies.
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