The Development Process of Producing Instant Local Curry in the Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand

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Muhammadameen Hajihama
Romsan Seah
Nusana Pakeeya

Abstract

Local curries are an essential part of the cultural heritage of Thailand’s southern border provinces. However, the production of ready-to-eat local curries remains limited due to constraints in processing and product development. This study aimed to investigate recipes and production processes of traditional local curries, evaluate consumer attitudes and preferences toward different curry formulations, analyze the chemical properties of the most accepted curry product, and develop a business model for local curry enterprises. Among the three tested formulations, Recipe 2 was identified as the most suitable and feasible for further product development. Consumer evaluation indicated that the preferred portion size was 180 grams. Chemical analysis of the sterilized Massaman curry paste revealed the following composition moisture 63.23 ± 0.07%, protein 13.28 ± 0.03%, fat 13.33 ± 0.08%, ash 2.25 ± 0.05%, dietary fiber 1.34 ± 0.01%, pH 5.65 ± 0.02, and water activity (aw) 0.984 ± 0.002. The total phenolic content was 19.863 ± 1.164 mg GAE/100 g sample, and antioxidant activity measured by the DPPH method was 6.079 ± 0.770 mg GAE/100 g sample. The sterilized Massaman curry could be safely stored at room temperature for up to one year without quality deterioration.

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Hajihama, M., Seah, R., & Pakeeya, N. . (2026). The Development Process of Producing Instant Local Curry in the Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand. YRU Journal of Science and Technology, 11(1), 13–23. retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/yru_jst/article/view/265082
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