IPTEK The Journal for Technology and Science
Vol 29, No 3 (2018)

Enhancing Quality of Drying Mixed Shrimp Paste from Karawang with Red Pigment by Angkak

Dessy Agustina Sari (University of Singaperbangsa Karawang)
Muhamad Djaeni (University of Singaperbangsa Karawang)
Azafilmi Hakiim (University of Singaperbangsa Karawang)
Sukanta Sukanta (University of Singaperbangsa Karawang)
Nurul Asiah (Bakrie University)
Didik Supriyadi (Institution of Technology Sumatera)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Oct 2018

Abstract

existence of shrimp paste farmer is supported by activities of auction fish place one of which located Ciparage beach, Karawang – West Java. Perpetrators produced 2 products such as shrimp paste and mixed shrimp paste. Utilization of Rebon shrimp by totality does not need other additives because drying process brings out the color that had itself so final product becomes redness. Involvement of Petek fish almost partially could reduce the color quality so the society used Rhodamine-B dye. This is widely spreading in the area because this matter is distributed by seller directly – door to door and the price is affordable – cheaper. Novelty this research is application of tray dryer with operating temperature variables – 40, 50, 60oC for 7 hours and the presence of Angkak as natural the red pigment that it is safe for human health. The results showed that the optimum condition of drying mixed shrimp paste was achieved by temperature 40oC. This is not about how much and quickly the moisture that evaporating into the air. Paradigm to chemical composition – organoleptic and antioxidant activity – DPPH method also was be consideration for that matter. Physically, this dried product had normal smell, salty taste, brown color, soft texture, solid shape, and normal appearance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jts

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT

Description

IPTEK The Journal for Technology and Science (eISSN: 2088-2033; Print ISSN:0853-4098), is an academic journal on the issued related to natural science and technology. The journal initially published four issues every year, i.e. February, May, August, and November. From 2014, IPTEK the Journal for ...