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This research aimed to develop and assess a new snack product, Bildat Kropek, utilizing powdered freshwater mussel.

June 20, 2026Open Access

Musselicious Bildat Kropek: An Input to New Product Development (NPD) of Locally Harvested Bildat (Freshwater Mussel) of Cagayan, Philippines

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Randomized trial evaluates the sensory qualities of Bildat Kropek developed from locally sourced mussels, suggesting healthier snack options.

This research aimed to develop and assess a new snack product, Bildat Kropek, utilizing powdered freshwater mussel.
Three formulations of Bildat Kropek were created with varying amounts of powdered bildat (45g, 90g, 135g) and evaluated using a 9-point hedonic scale by 40 participants.
Proximate analysis and microbial examinations were carried out on the most preferred formulation.
Formulation 1 (45g powdered bildat) received the highest scores in taste (7.80), texture (7.65), and overall acceptability (7.55).
The proximate analysis of the best formulation showed it contained 7.25% protein, 28.23% fat, and had 185 kcal per 36.6g serving.
Microbial tests confirmed that yeast, mold, and coliform levels were within FDA limits.

Roldan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates the sensory qualities of Bildat Kropek developed from locally sourced mussels, suggesting healthier snack options.