Members of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of
Brgy. Namunga, Rosario, Batangas have more reasons to love mangoes after
learning mango processing technology through the DOST Batangas’ conduct of
training held at Tan Ville Resort and Hotel, Rosario, Batangas, May 8.
Mango is one of the different fresh fruits that constitute
the pride of Batangas province. With its massive productive land, the province
takes pride of its finest mango fruits known for its sweet and luscious taste.
Moreover, it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
vital to individual health.
There are a least three types of mango that the province
has, the “manggang kalabaw” or carabao mango, the pico and the indian mango.
The yellow-orange skinned Philippine mango or locally labelled as “manggang
kalabaw” with almost buttery texture flesh and Guinness Book of World Records’
verified sweetest in the world was the type used during the training because of
its satisfying characteristics.
In an attempt to capacitate members of 4Ps of her
barangay, Ms. Arlene Punio proposed the technology transfer of mango
processing. The establishment of livelihood deemed necessary for a sustainable
means of living is aimed with the conduct of training. Due to abundance of
mango during its season in their community, Ms. Punio held its processing
appropriate to the non-employed persons who seek source of income for living.
Technology on processing mango nectar, mango jam and mango
flan has underscored the training facilitated by Ms. Claire S. Zubia of the
University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Agriculture and Food
Science. Good manufacturing practices to uphold product quality and consistency
including products’ health benefits, costing, product packaging and labelling
were also imparted to participants. Livelihood potential of mango processing
was also detailed by the expert given the market situation and extensive demand
for it.
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