Coffee from Ampalaya Seeds
COFFEE FROM AMPALAYA SEEDS
(Momordica Charantia)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Background Of The Study 3
B. Statement Of The Problem And Objectives Of The Study 4
C. Significance Of The Study 6
D. Scope And Limitations 6
E. Operational Definition Of Terms 7 Chapter II 8 Review Of Related Literature 8 Chapter III 11 Methodology 11
A. Research Design 11
B. Type Of Study 12
C. Independent And Dependent Variable 12
D. Treatments Of The Study 13
E. Subjects / Samples 13
F. Replications Per Treatment 14
G. Methodology Proper 14
H. Statistical Treatment For Data Analysis 17 Chapter IV 18 Results And Discussions 18 Chapter V 30 Summary, Conclusion And Recommendations 30 Appendix 32
Appendix A 32
Appendix B 34 BIBLIOGRAPHY 36 References 36
CHAPTER I
Introduction
A. Background Of The Study
Coffee alternatives have been famous since the last two decades due to economic crisis and experimentations for health and medical benefits. Any seeds that are edible when powdered can be used as an alternative source for coffee. The difference of the generic coffee from the seeds of the coffee plant from those of the alternatives is that it has a good amount of caffeine content. The similarity you can find in the alternatives and those of the original is that seeds contain carbohydrates which cause the aroma in roasted coffee [4, 5, and 6].
Ampalaya, on the other hand, is a crawling vine that grows mostly on tropical countries like the Philippines. It is said to be rich in iron, potassium, beta-carotene and other nutrients. It is also famous in treating diabetes because of its properties like polypeptide-P; a plant insulin that can lower blood sugar levels. Many researches on agricultural food chemistry convey that it provides nutritionally significant amounts of nutrients, minerals and amino acids that are needed for life [1, 2, and 3].
Ampalaya seeds when used as an alternative coffee will act as a stimulant, an herbal drink and at the same time can increase its additional
(Momordica Charantia)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Background Of The Study 3
B. Statement Of The Problem And Objectives Of The Study 4
C. Significance Of The Study 6
D. Scope And Limitations 6
E. Operational Definition Of Terms 7 Chapter II 8 Review Of Related Literature 8 Chapter III 11 Methodology 11
A. Research Design 11
B. Type Of Study 12
C. Independent And Dependent Variable 12
D. Treatments Of The Study 13
E. Subjects / Samples 13
F. Replications Per Treatment 14
G. Methodology Proper 14
H. Statistical Treatment For Data Analysis 17 Chapter IV 18 Results And Discussions 18 Chapter V 30 Summary, Conclusion And Recommendations 30 Appendix 32
Appendix A 32
Appendix B 34 BIBLIOGRAPHY 36 References 36
CHAPTER I
Introduction
A. Background Of The Study
Coffee alternatives have been famous since the last two decades due to economic crisis and experimentations for health and medical benefits. Any seeds that are edible when powdered can be used as an alternative source for coffee. The difference of the generic coffee from the seeds of the coffee plant from those of the alternatives is that it has a good amount of caffeine content. The similarity you can find in the alternatives and those of the original is that seeds contain carbohydrates which cause the aroma in roasted coffee [4, 5, and 6].
Ampalaya, on the other hand, is a crawling vine that grows mostly on tropical countries like the Philippines. It is said to be rich in iron, potassium, beta-carotene and other nutrients. It is also famous in treating diabetes because of its properties like polypeptide-P; a plant insulin that can lower blood sugar levels. Many researches on agricultural food chemistry convey that it provides nutritionally significant amounts of nutrients, minerals and amino acids that are needed for life [1, 2, and 3].
Ampalaya seeds when used as an alternative coffee will act as a stimulant, an herbal drink and at the same time can increase its additional
References: [1] http://www.charantia.com/about-ampalaya/ [2] http://www.livestrong.com/article/292220-properties-of-ampalaya-sticky-extract/#ixzz1zWJX6zfP [3] http://www.agribusinessweek.com/ampalaya-bitter-gourd-natural-weapon-against-disease/ [4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee [5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_effects_of_coffee [6] http://www.blurtit.com/q709932.html [7] http://www.foodrecap.net/recipe/ampaya-coffee-pulvoron/ [8] http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20091214/coffee-tea-may-stall-diabetes