Brazilian spinach fish patties (Ikan Patin) / Siti Saleha Abdul Azis, Mohamad Asyraf Othoman and Wan Syakirah Wan Anwar

Brazilian spinach fish patties are sustainable product development made from the using of Brazilian spinach or its scientific name (Alternanthero sisso). Individuals especially children do not like eaten fresh or cooked vegetables and fish. This product innovation is developed to make the community eat vegetables and as effort to overcome the food trade deficit by producing their own food products. Also, to reduce risk that consumers are facing increasing health problems, among others due to chemical residues in vegetables, antibiotics in livestock, consumption of processed foods and junk food. Growing your own food will ensure food safety and food security are consumed. The ingredients to produce these Brazilian Spinach Fish Patties will be ground until blended and form a dough. The next process involves steaming and grilling. The products that have been grilled or frying will be evaluated for acceptance through a sensory evaluation test using a hedonic scale to find out the respondent’s acceptance of this new product. The results of the test evaluation that was done stated that 97% of the respondents choose to really like Brazilian spinach fish patties product that includes color, texture, aroma and overall acceptance. Hope in the future this product will be commercialized and do more research for better quality and to fulfill healthy lifestyle. The food safety and sustainability start from home of continuous practice.