Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Seminar Series on September 26, 2019, at RDMIC Bldg., cor. Visayas Ave., Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City

1. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
ENHANCEMENT OF DEVELOPED FOOD PRODUCTS
FROM CVRC OPEN POLLINATED (OPV) WHITE AND
PIGMENTED CORN IN REGION 02

3. Cagayan Valley
towards
Agri-preneurship
CY 2017-2022

4. • Better blood sugar
• Fiber content, ability to provide B-complex vitamins including B1, B5 and folic acid, and protein
• Low Glycemic Index
• A numeric scale used to indicate how fast and how high a particular food can raise a person’s
blood glucose or blood sugar level.
• Health-supportive antioxidant
• Contains phytonutrients that protect the cells of the body from the harmful effects of free
radicals
• Phytonutrients in corn
• Yellow corn, contains antioxidant carotenoid, and high concentration of lutein and zeaxanthin
• Blue corn, anthocyanins
• Purple corn, protocatechuic acid
• Prevents colon cancer
• High ratio of insoluble to soluble fiber
• Digestive fiber supports the growth of friendly bacteria that are transformed into short-chain
fatty acids or SCFAs
CORN FOR HEALTH

5. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Tagged as leading corn industry hub, Cagayan Valley is contributing
23.9% to the National Corn Production (PSA, 2014)
Despite the region’s huge production volume, farmers are faced with
problem of low profitability due to poor grain value
Improving value of corn harvest requires product development and
processing of attractive products for increased income and utilization

6. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
PROJECT BACKGROUND
GOAL:
To increase income of corn farmers in major producing/farming communities
Region 02.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To develop market-attractive and healthy food products out of OPV white and
pigmented corn grains and grits;
2. To develop capability of potential farming organization/processor to engage in
processing business and product commercialization in Region 02; and
3. To register the developed corn based food products with DTI-IPO

7. PROJECT FRAMEWORK
Product
Development
Product
Packaging/
Labelling
Marketing
Technology
Commercializ
ation
Product
formulation
Laboratory analysis Publicity and
advertising
Capability building
Acceptability
testing
Sensory
evaluation
Product costing
Nutritional Analysis
Microbial and
Shelf Life analysis
Testing of
appropriate
packaging materials
Establishing
market linkage
Trade fairs,
exhibits, taste test
Partnership with
potential processors
Product
manufacturing
Intellectual Property
Registration
Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02

8. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
OBJECTIVES
1. To develop market-attractive and healthy food products out of
OPV white and pigmented corn grains and grits
• Product Development and Improvement
- Product formulation/improvement through sensory and
acceptability testing
- Testing of several white and pigmented corn for suitability to
developed products
- Determination and testing of appropriate packaging materials
for developed products

9. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
OBJECTIVES
2. To develop capability of potential farming organization/processor
to engage in processing business and product commercialization in
Region 02
• Provision of Trainings on Product Development and Processing
• Capability Building of Prospective Processing Partners
- Collaboration with the LGUs in Sta. Maria (Sta. Maria Green
Ladies Organization) and City of Ilagan (Cabisera 18 Farmers
Credit Cooperative).
- Trainings on product processing, GMP, FDA, packaging and
labelling.
- Consultation with DOST for processing center lay-out to adhere
with FDA Standards

10. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
OBJECTIVES
3. To register the products with DTI - IPO
• Trademark registration
- Application of registration for the use of Mangi MAXI as
trademark name for the developed products

11. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
FINDINGS
1. To develop market-attractive and healthy
food products out of OPV white and
pigmented corn grains and grits
- The center was able to develop and improve
six (6) corn-based food products:
• Cracknic (Crunchy Glutinous Corn Binatog)
• Cafe Bagga (Corn Coffee)
• Mangi Pansi (Corn Noodles)
• Corn Pastillas
• Corn-Rice Mix
• Kornbi (Corn Combo)

12. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
 Product Formulation
 Sensory Evaluation
 Fine-tuning of processing technology
 Laboratory and nutritional analysis

13. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
FINDINGS
2. To develop capability of potential farming organization/processor
to engage in processing business and product commercialization in
Region 02
- Both beneficiaries (Sta. Maria Green Ladies Organization and
Cabisera 18 Farmers Credit Cooperative) have started their production
of the products developed from this project
- Sta. Maria Green Ladies Organization was awarded several processing
equipment in partnership with PhilMech including Multi-Commodity
Solar Tunnel Dryer
- Cabisera 18 Farmers Credit Cooperative were awarded with
dehydrator to support their cracknic production

14. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
FINDINGS
2. To develop capability of potential farming organization/processor
to engage in processing business and product commercialization in
Region 02
- Both beneficiaries have established their own processing facilities
and continuously improving them as their market grows
- Cabisera 18 Farmers Credit Cooperative participates in national trade
fair events including the National Technology Forum

15. CAPABILITY BUILDING OF
PROSPECTIVE PROCESSING PARTNERS
 Capacitated 2 potential partner- processors on the production and
management of corn food products business

16. PROVISION OF
TRAININGS ON
PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT AND
PROCESSING
Five Trainings Conducted
Participated by ~200 trainees

17. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
FINDINGS
3. To register the products with DTI - IPO
• Trademark registration
- The trademark Mangi MAXI was registered to DTI-IPO and is
being utilized by the processing partners
IPR REGISTRATION

18. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
COMMERCIALIZATION
ACTIVITIES
 Technology transfer to the project beneficiaries including capability
building and trainings
 Conduct of Regional Technology Forum for increased awareness of
prospective partners on the existence of the technology/products
 Protection Strategy (IPR)
 Product launch and distribution through several partner channels
 Assistance of the marketing division in the linkage of the beneficiaries
to prospective buyers/customers

19. PRODUCT
PROMOTION,
MARKET
TESTING AND
MARKETING
- Local and Regional Trade
Fairs
- Regional Organic
Agriculture Conference
- DA-CVRC Agribusiness
Store
- Mangi Food Hauz
- National Technology
Forum (DA-BAR)
- Regional Product Display

20. PRODUCT PROMOTION, MARKET TESTING AND MARKETING
- Radio Plugs
- IEC Materials
- Presentation of processing technologies
to market outlets

21. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Production Assumptions and Financial Indicators for Mangi MAXI
Products
Item Selling Price Production/Year
Cracknic P35/pack 39,600
Café Bagga P75/pack 13,728
Mangi Pansi P30/pack 39,600
White Corn Grits P35/pack 52,800
Payback Period: 1 year, 3 months and 24 days
IRR: 24.6%
ROI: 63.27%
BCR: 1.12

22. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
SUCCESS STORIES
Name of farmer/s
and/or
cooperatives
Briefer on
the
Cooperative
Significant
Accomplishments
/Findings
Adopted Products
developed (by the
farmers/coop)
Market
Sta. Maria
Green Ladies
Organization
(SMGLO)
SMGLO is a
women’s
organization in
Sta. Maria,
Isabela. The
members used
to produce
white corn for
home
consumption.
SMGLO, through the
assistance of this
project was able to
establish their own
processing centers
and were awarded
several processing
equipment to
support their
enterprise.
• Cracknic
• Cafe Bagga
• White Corn
Grits
• Mangi Pansi
Display
centers,
hotels, other
distribution
channels
(convenience
stores, retail
outlets)

23. Enhancement of Developed Food Products from CVRC Open-pollinated (OPV) White and
Pigmented Corn in Region 02
SUCCESS STORIES
Name of
farmer/s and/or
cooperatives
Briefer on the
Cooperative
Significant
Accomplishments
/Findings
Adopted Products
developed (by the
farmers/coop)
Market
Cabisera 18
Farmers
Credit
Cooperative
Cabisera 18
Farmers Credit
Cooperative are a
group of white
corn and peanut
farmers in San
Antonio, City of
Ilagan, Isabela.
The cooperative has
found the processing
of white corn to add
more profit to their
cooperative. They
established a
processing center
and is mostly
producing corn
coffee and cornick.
• Cornick
• Cafe Bagga
Display
centers, trade
fairs, retail
outlets

24. Processing Instruction of
Mangi Maxi Food Products
Cafe Bagga
Corn Noodles
Cracknic
DA-CagayanValleyResearchCenter

25. • Café Bagga (Corn Coffee
Cereal Drink)
A traditional breakfast drink
from Cagayan Valley Region
particularly in the northern parts
of Isabela and Cagayan
Provinces.
It is made from pan roasted
purple and glutinous corn which
is rich in protein and low in
glycemic index.

26. SELECT, GRADE AND CLEAN the corn grits, make sure to remove small
stones or other foreign materials that may be present from your grits.

27. Pan roast 1kg of Corn grits over low to medium heat for at least 30 minutes and
stir the grits continuously to achieve even roasting.

28. Let the roasted corn grits rest for at least 15 minutes, before packaging. A kilo of grits may yield up to
700 grams of Café Bagga.

29. Cracknic
(Crunchy Glutinous Corn
Binatog)
Your extra-ordinary Corn
Snack made with premium
Glutinous Corn Binatog that
is fried to perfection.
Perfect snack and good for
“pasalubong”, simple
gatherings, and pika-pika
(finger food)

30. SELECT, GRADE AND CLEAN the corn grits, make sure to remove small
stones or other foreign materials that may be present from your grits.

31. Place the 5kg glutinous corn grits on a 30 liter capacity casserole. Wash the grits it
in flowing water like cooking rice and add 20 to 25 liters of water.

32. Cook for 3 to 4 hours with occasional stirring to avoid burning the grits.

33. Wash the cook grits in flowing water and drain to cool and remove the excess water.

34. Place the dried corn binatog in a hermetic plastic (Super Grain Bag)and stock for 2 days. Deep fried
the dried corn binatog (350-400°C). When the binatog floats in the hot oil, remove the Cracknic and
drain excess oil.

35. Let it cool and add your favorite flavoring. Package and seal
• 5 kg glutinous corn grits may approximately yield 25
packs (250 grams each) of Cracknic

36. Mangi Pansi
A corn and vegtable enriched noodles. It is made with
white and pigmented corn which is rice in protein and low
in glycemic index. The noodles can be used as pansit
guisado, palabok, spaghetti and carbonara.

37. Mangi Pansi
Prepare all ingredients before mixing including Corn Flour
(White or Purple), then mix in a bowl.

38. Mangi Pansi
Knead the dough initially by hand then knead using a
dough kneading machine until the consistency turns
elastic.

39. Mangi Pansi
Cut the noodles into desired diameter.

40. Mangi Pansi
Steam the noodles for about minutes then allow to air dry
for 12 hours or put in dehydrator for about 2 hours. Let the
noodles cool before packing.

41. These different blends of pure corn grits and milled rice are a traditional staple for
people from different regions of the Philippines. With four different combinations, you
are sure to find the perfect blend for your taste and healthy diet/food trends especially of
those suffering from diabetes or having problem on high blood sugar. It is also an
affordable and energy staple food substitute for poor families or households with large
members and large group feeding.
CORN COMBO/CORN-RICE MIX
50:50 50:50 25:25:50 100% Pure

42. INGREDIENTS
Corn helps in the PREVENTION of digestive ailments like
constipation and hemorrhoids as well as colorectal
cancer.
Some components present in corn act as ANTI-CANCER
agents and prevent Alzheimer’s.
CARBOHYDRATES compose about 85% of the corn kernel.
This carbohydrate or starch is made up of AMYLOSE, a
straight chain glucose polymer and AMYLOPECTIN, its
branched counterpart.
The FIBER content of one cup of corn equals 18.4% of the
daily recommended allowance.
This aids in alleviating DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS such as
constipation and hemorrhoids, as well as lowering the
risk of colon cancer.
Low in Glycemix Index

43. Maize Silky Sip comes from
Corn Silk which is regarded as
traditional medicine for
several illnesses. It was
awarded 3rd Most Innovative
Product during the 13th
National Technology Forum
at DA-BAR. (2017)

44. • For 1 kg of corn silk
• Boil 10 liters of water and add 100
grams lemongrass Stalk and leaves and
1 kg corn silk
• Simmer under low to medium heat for
15 minutes
• Remove lemongrass and corn silk.
• Filter the Maize Silky Sip
• Add 600ml honey and stir
• Fill The Maize Silky Sip in Sterilized
bottles/ Standup Tetra Pack
• Retort for 15 at least 15 minutes.

45. Coming Soon..
Mangui Tortilla

46. RA 10055 : “Philippine Technology Transfer Act
of 2009”
“ An act providing the framework and support system for the
ownership, management, use, and commercialization of intellectual
property generated from Research and Development funded by
government and for other purposes”.
Government funded R&D outputs must be readily & accessibly
transferred to target clients. It is a SIN to keep the technology.

47. Our Researchers are very grateful to DA-BAR
As Fund-Donor Agency of our Product Development &
Techcom Projects

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