PRODUCTION OF BLUE SALT IN ALAMINOS CITY PANGASINAN

Abstract

This study explores the blue salt production process in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, a region well-known for its customs surrounding the production of salt. It seeks to determine the degree of acceptance in terms of texture, appearance, and packaging, as well as the overall satisfaction with the product, when the respondents were categorized based on age, sex, and address. It also attempts to determine the acceptability of blue salt in terms of flavor, aroma, texture, and appearance. A sample of the product was provided by the researcher to the respondents prior to them answering a survey questionnaire used for data gathering. The collected data were collated and subjected to statistical analysis. The experimental research design was used in this study through random sampling among the 100 respondents from different Barangays in Alaminos City. The findings of the study indicate that the manufacture of blue salt might be considered acceptable, as indicated by the respondents' preferences. The results showed that the production of blue salt in Alaminos City Pangasinan as the primary ingredient was feasible and established its marketability.