Composition of Soy (Glycine max L.) Singkamas (Pachyrhyzuserosus) Cookies
Patent Number: PH-2-2020-050435

Patent Title: Composition of Soy (Glycine max L.) Singkamas (Pachyrhyzuserosus) Cookies

​​Description

A composition of cookies containing soy beans and singkamas. The Soy Singkamas Cookies are packed in clear polyethylene pouches to minimize spoilage. It is a ready-to-eat product that is convenient to carry in one’s bag and can be eaten practically anywhere, and anytime of the day.

​Innovative Features and Benefits:

Soybean (Glycine max) or soya is a legume that widely grows in different areas of the Philippines except for those areas with heavy rainfall. It is considered as a protein-rich legume and has anti-oxidant properties. Singkamas, commonly known as jicama or yambean, is a root vegetable that is also abundant in the Philippines. It contains anti-oxidants and inulin (prebiotic fiber) which are good source of energy because of high content of carbohydrates and very small amount of fat.

This protein-rich Soy Singkamas Cookies is formulated to address the protein-energy malnutrition problem at a reasonable cost. There are already a lot of cookies available in the market with different flavors. However, none of these utilizes soy and singkamas. The utilization of soy and singkamas as main ingredients for cookies will maximize the importance of the raw materials as dried products, and will produce a healthier snack food. It will also contribute to the growth of income of the soy and singkamas local growers.

​Business Development Opportunity:

With the natural abundance of singkamas and soy beans in the Philippines, it would be beneficial if these can be utilized into something that can be easily consumed like a daily snack such as the Soy Singkamas Cookies. Aside from the health benefits that the consumer gain from consuming this product, the manufacture of this product could also help our regular farmers in gaining income from planting singkamas and soy beans. The protein-energy gourmet market is one of the target markets of this product because of its high protein and high energy properties. Aside from the protein-energy gourmet market, bakeries, food stores, food distributors, and food industry, among others, are also viable markets for this product.

Application:

The ready-to-eat Soy Singkamas Cookies can serve as healthy snacks for people of all ages. This product can help solve the problem of protein-energy malnutrition.