Franchising Basics

Franchising Basics

Franchising has become the one of the hottest business trends for entrepreneurs, budding and seasoned alike. Popular for its “turn-key” feature, franchising has become synonymous with the relatively painless setting up of businesses and “guaranteed” success. What could be better than to capitalize on ventures that have proven themselves successful, right? True, but business-hopefuls should know that there is much more to franchising than just paying a fee and building a store. Continue reading “Franchising Basics”

VINEGAR PRODUCTION FROM COCONUT WATER

VINEGAR PRODUCTION FROM COCONUT WATER

Raw Materials:

3 liters coconut water

2-1/4 cups white sugar

1/4 tsp. yeast

1 liter mother vinegar (starter)

Procedure:

1. Collect coconut water and strain through a clean cheesecloth.

2. Dissolve the sugar in coconut water.

3. Pasteurize the mixture for 20 minutes at 65° C.

4. Cool and transfer the mixture into sterilized gallons or containers.

5. Add yeast. Cover tightly and allow to ferment for 4-7 days.

6. Slowly decant the alcoholic mixture and heat further for 20 minutes at 65°C.

7. Add the starter and set aside undisturbed for a month or until maximum

acidity is attained.

Source: ITDI (DOST)

DRYING BANANA BLOSSOMS

DRYING BANANA BLOSSOMS

Materials needed:

1 tbsp. sodium metabisulfite

4 cups water

banana blossoms

sugar, vinegar, soy sauce

cheese cloth

Procedure

1. Dissolve one tablespoon sodium metabisulfite in four cups water and boil the solution.

2. Strip apart banana blossoms, wrap in cheesecloth, and blanch in the boiling solution for 5 minutes. Drain in a large strainer.

3. Mix equal quantities of sugar, vinegar and soy sauce, and soak the blanched blossoms overnight in this mixture.

4. Drain, sun-dry, and pack in plastic bags.

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Home made Banana sauce

BANANA SAUCE

Materials needed:

Ripe saba bananas

1 kilo Vinegar

1/4 liter Water

3 3/4 liter Salt

100 gm. Sugar

1 kilo Red pepper

2 pcs. (big) Siling labuyo

15-20 pcs. Powdered pepper

2 tsp. Onions, chopped

1 whole Garlic, minced

1 pc. Red catsup

1 tsp. Cloves

1/3 tsp. Paprika

1/3 tsp. Cinnamon

1/3 tsp. Sodium benzoate

0.08-1% Food coloring: chocolate brown

½ tsp. strawberry red — 1/4 tsp.

Procedure:

1. Remove the banana peelings.

2. Grind the banana with water, sili, chopped onions and garlic.

3. Add the remaining ingredients except sodium benzoate and food coloring.

4. Cook until thick, and sodium benzoate and food coloring. Stir very well.

5. Place in bottles while hot and seal tightly.

source:ITDI, tekno tulong