Abstract

Manufacturers appear to be cognizant of the necessity of launching new product innovations nowadays. The health advantages of milkfish are another reason to consume it. In response to the product innovation challenge, the commercial manufacture of Fish Squash Patties using local Milkfish (Chanos-chanos) was considered. The purpose of this research was to create Fish-Squash Patties using native Bangus (Chanos-chanos). The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) examined the product utilizing Sensory Evaluation and Microbiological Analysis. Following that, the researchers conducted a taste test and distributed questionnaires assessing the acceptability of the following factors: appearance, scent, taste, and texture. Bangus and Squash have been discovered to work well together as components for patties. The production of patties done by the researcher have made the Fish-Squash Patties safe of consumption since it PASSED the microbiological analysis conducted at DOST Laboratory BulSU Main Campus, City of Malolos, Bulacan in compliance with the BFADstandards.

Keywords: Chanos-chanos, Fish production, Product development, Commercial production, Small and medium sized enterprise