Developing Prototypes of Processed Products from Banana and Their Packaging in Baan Ka Nom Thai, Rim Klong Nong Rahaeng Community, Klong Sam Wa District, Bangkok

Abstract

Purposes of this research were to 1) develop prototypes of processed products from banana and their packaging 2) assess satisfaction to them which they belonged to Baan Ka Nom Thai, Rim Klong Nong Rahaeng Community, Klong Sam Wa District, Bangkok. The type of research was qualitative research and participatory action research. Sample group used a specific selection method, consisting of 7 executives and members from the community and the 53 individuals, both locals and outsiders, who tested or purchased the processed banana products from Baan Ka Nom Thai in Rim Klong Nong Rahaeng Community, a total of 60 participants. Data was collected by using questionnaires and was analyzed by statistical methods such as frequency distribution, percentage, mean and standard deviation.
The research results found that: 1) We called the prototype of processed products from banana as “Banana Cracker” which we brought wasted cracked banana chips to stir until they became almost dry with the other ingredients to form caramel sauce. After that, we would place them on the top of traditional banana chips. This innovative product was developed following the concept of zero waste. They were contained in a square milky white plastic box (visible product display) together with a holder. Net product weight per box was 180 grams. A packaging had product logo and labels which had essential information attached on it. Its price was 59 baht. 2) Satisfaction with the prototypes of products revealed that overall satisfaction with the products was high and overall satisfaction with the packaging was also high