PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CHAYOTE (Sechium edule) GLUTINOUS RICE BALL

Abstract

The utility model presents the process for producing chayote (Sechium edule) glutinous rice ball in its Claim. Chayote is a highly underutilized fruit crop with tremendous potential to address global hunger due to the fruit being rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Meanwhile, glutinous rice ball or Buchi is a popular Filipino-Chinese fried dessert, derived from the Chinese jian dui. It is a chewy glutinous rice ball, often coated in sesame seeds and filled with sweet bean paste (red or black), lotus paste, or ube. The technical problem that this disclosure aims to address is the underutilization of chayote; the technical solution that this utility model provides is the innovative incorporation of chayote into this popular food product, which will result in the promotion of its utilization, minimized food waste, and the exploration of the crop’s full economic potential while providing consumers a nutritious and innovative food product.