Sambal bilis jam / Adieb Khuzairie Khaidir ... [et al.]

Jam is a condiment that may enhance food's taste and is popular as a breakfast spread. Jam comes in many flavors and is usually sweet. This study developed Sambal Bilis Jam, a spreadable savory jam, made without artificial sweeteners or chemicals and is convenient to use in meals and cuisines. This product is suitable for all ages, locally and worldwide, especially for savory food lovers. Spicy anchovies were used to make jam because they reduce cholesterol and heart disease risk. Sambal Bilis Jam requires boiling spicy anchovies and gelling using pectin. Following production, 55 respondents participated in three sensory evaluations to evaluate customer preferences. Sensory assessment includes color, scent, texture, taste, and overall flavor. In the first sensory assessment, control variation, the jam contains 37% water, while the second variation has 39% water, and the third, 42% water. Sambal Bilis Jam with 37% water was preferred by respondents. Sambal Bilis Jam may be a market-fresh shape and taste of jam.