Abstract

Pre-mix fish soup with mushroom is a healthy and innovative product prepared from red tilapia fish (Oreochromis Niloticus), gray oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus sajor caju), rice and other ingredients in a convenient powder form. It is a complete food, good for health as it contains 1.3g / 100g of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Adequate consumption of PUFA in daily diet of 0.4g PUFA for 30g meal is good for cognitive function as well as reducing the risk of heart disease and improving body immunization. This pre-mix also contains high in dietary fiber (8.4g /100g) which can help with digestion, reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity. It also contains good source of protein (16g/100g) protein, essential for growth and contains Beta-glucan (0.4 /100g) good for lowering cholesterol in blood. This pre-mix is packed in aluminum/polyethylene with shelf life of 12 months at 25°C. Sensory evaluation by 17 trained panelists through descriptive quantitative tests on a scale of 1 to 5, showed that in terms of color, taste, texture, appearance and overall acceptance score were 4.0 and above (p>0.05). The pre-mix was accepted by 400 respondents from all ages and races with score 87.6% on overall acceptance, while taste 84.5%, color 83.8%, texture 86%, aroma /odor 82% and 85% physical appearance. Feasibility analysis showed that Internal Rate of Return was 53.8% and payback periods was 2.1 years. As a result of financial analysis this pre-mix is viable at a sales price of RM 2.00 per pack of 30 grams.