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    Development of winter melon (Benincasa hispida) tapioca pearl
    (Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus, 2025-11) Oblero, Ma. Cristina G.; Abriam, Judeah Lyn U.; Aragon, Rhoda Mae S.; Borja, Marjorie F.; Vergara, Rhowen C.; Hufana, Zhelyn A.; Cacanindin, Geremy S.; Bayani, Keneth G.; Ramirez, Edren S.; Quinitip, Tiffany Ruth R.
    Winter Melon (Benincasa hispida) is a versatile fruit that offer unique flavor and nutritional benefits, making it an innovative candidate for tapioca pearls. This study aimed to standardize the process and formulation; evaluate sensory qualities, microbiological qualities, physicochemical properties, consumer acceptability, and shelf life; compute the production cost; and crate a marketing plan for winter melon (Benincasa hispida) tapioca pearl. The research design used developmental, descriptive, experimental, and quantitative methods to test three formulations of the product. Among the three formulations, Treatment 3 was the most acceptable, as determined by sensory evaluations and excellent microbiological results of less than <250 CFU/g aerobic plate count and 10^2 CFU/g yeast and mold count, supported by physicochemical values of 44.22g total solids and 55.78g moisture content per gram, which validated the safety of the product for human consumption. Shelf-life observations indicated the product lasts longer when refrigerated; production cost analysis and the marketing plan confirmed the Winter Melon Tapioca Pearl as an efficient, healthy, and locally feasible product with promising market potential.