Producing ice cream using a substantial amount of juice from Phyllanthus emblica (Pokok Melaka Fruit)

Phyllanthus emblica or known as Pokok Melaka Fruit contains more than 30 times Vitamin C compared to oranges. Due to its strong bitter and sour taste, Pokok Melaka Fruit is not a popular fruit to be consumed in Malaysia. Nevertheless, looking at its potential and benefits to health, a research has been conducted to create a new ice cream from Phyllanthus emblica (Pokok Melaka Fruit). Analyze has been done to determine the nutrition content and the acceptance level of respondents towards Pokok Melaka Fruit Ice Cream. Hedonic Scale was used as the quantitative instrument. A number of 30 respondents were selected based on their locality. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze data collected using SPSS version 18.0. Result shows that the acceptance level of respondents towards Pokok Melaka Fruit Ice Cream is positive. Result also shows that the amount of fat is lower than commercial ice cream, while the Vitamin C is higher. In conclusion, Pokok Melaka Fruit Ice Cream is nutritious and accepted optimistically.