Sensory Evaluation of Puto using Cassava

CHAPTER I

Introduction
Cassava Puto are popular Filipino steamed cassava puto. Their hint of sweetness
makes them a much enjoyed midday snacks but they are over all subtle in flavor and
thus the perfect full for savory dishes such as pansit or sopas . Although the use of all
purpose cassava, puto cassava or even hot cake mixes make home preparation of this
kakanin easy and convenient, traditional puto are made from cassava grams soaked in
water and process into a smooth batter.
Here another Filipino favorite that I created. These steamed puto cassava were really
good ! The brown sugar and cassava go very well together. They are served at parties
or at any get together. They are serving at parties or at any get together, specially
birthdays, Christmas time New Years or as a merienda (Afternoon snacks).

New theory
Cassava puto is the third largest source of carbohydrates in the world. Among crop
plants, the cassava plant provides the highest yield of food energy and is a staple food
for more than 500M people. Cassava root is very rich in starch and contains significant
amount of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, manganese, phosphorus, Vitamin B6 and vitamin
C.

A research study conducted in the Philippine ( one of the countries where cassava is an
important crop)Looked into the effects of root crops and legumes in lowering cholesterol
levels. The study showed that cassava significantly decreased total cholesterol levels,
decreased low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and may help lower triglyceride
levels due to its high total dietary fiber content.
Other studies show that cassava may help support the nervous system and help
alleviate stress, anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome.
Beside as a food ,cassava also has many benefits as a drugs , such as for rheumatic ,
headache , fever, wounds, diarrhea , intestinal worms , dysentery ,night blindness
,beriberi and also can increase stamina. Overcoming arthritis can be done by eating the
cassava or rub it on the pain area.
Puto Cassava Research Institute
The National Root Crop Research Institute is an agricultural research Institute in
Nigeria. Its origins can be tracked back to an experimental farm established at moor
plantation , Ibadan on January 1,1923 by the Nigerian Department of agriculture .
The school of Agriculture was established in 1955 and the two established were
combine as the Eastern Nigeria Agricultural research and training station (ARTS) in
1950 , with headquarters .In 1972 the institution assumed federal status as the renamed
the National Root. Crops Research Institute , coming under the Agricultural Research.

List of global expert

Scientist and agricultural experts recently met in Italy to talk about how to fight cassava
disease. A virus that has been killing this important crop in East Africa was recently
discovered to have spread to West Africa. Expert are now concerned that it could
spread rapidly throughout West Africa, including Nigeria. Nigerias is the worlds largest
producer and consumer of Cassava.

Global and Laws

Section1.

It is hereby declared to be in the interest of the interest of the countrys economy and
the development of its agriculture and industry, to encourage and promote the
production , processing and consumption of cassava puto as a measure to conserve
dollars , to prevent the scarcity of wheat cassava and to regulate its importation ,
consistent with the commitments of the Republic of the Philippines under the
International Wheat Agreement.

Section 2.
For the purpose of carrying out the policy set forth in section on of this Act, the price
stabilization corporation is hereby authorized and directed to prescribe as a condition for
the issuance of any license to import puto cassava from abroad that the importer shall
buy cassava puto in such proportion , not to exceed thirty (30%)per centrum of Wheat
cassava by weight ; as may be prescribed by the Administration of economic
coordination , and shall sell cassava puto and wheat cassava in the same proportions.

Section 3.
Any importer of Cassava puto who Refuses or purposely avoids deliberately fails to
company with the conditions provided in the preceding fails to comply with the
conditions provided in the preceding section shall not be granted any license to import
cassava puto.

CHAPTER II
Statement of the problem
This study is to investigate various techniques of method of producing and processing
cassava and also consider the various stage ranging from planting of stem cutting to the
harvesting and finally processing of the products.
There are many problems encountered by both rural and urban farmers in relation to the
production processing and storage and of the both products and implements.

1. Limited stems cutting .Planting Material.

2. Inadequate land due to land tenure systems.
3. Use of crude implements, like cut lass, hoe etc.
4. Pest disease.
Hypothesis
Some Question to be tackled in the course of study has been raised as follow?
A. Is any decline in the production and processing is different are of the local
government area?
B. What are the problems facing Cassava production and processing in the area?
C. What are the effects of Cassava production in the local government area?

Scope and limitation of study

The study is aimed at providing a detailed Knowledge and understanding of the
operations , function and performance involved in the production and processing
of cassava in Southern part of Nigeria with the view of providing useful
suggestion to ease the problems of this aspects of agriculture development in
Nigeria.