Obesity, a longstanding global food security issue, has increased in Indonesia since the COVID-19 pandemic due to higher consumption of high-fat, high-sugar foods and more sedentary activity during quarantine. Prevention of obesity can be achieved from the molecular phase through treatment with spice extract, like cinnamon, to mouse 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. The bioactive compound present in ci…
Soy flour is a good source of vegetable proteins, with a low fat content. Sorghum has proven to be a super-rich component of nutrition and adds a superb flavor to gluten-free baking. The project aims to expand the age range by product development of soy sorghum biscuits that are edible at the age of 3 to 5 years by adding chocolate flavors. The study examines the effect of cocoa powder addi…
Emulsifying salts, such as trisodium citrate (TSC), disodium phosphate (DSP), and sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP), are crucial for improving the texture and sensory characteristics of processed cheese slices. These salts work by binding calcium ions and altering the protein structure, which enhances the cheese's firmness, ability to melt, and moisture level. Trisodium citrate (TSC) is known…
Black sapote is an underutilized fruit with various bioactive compounds and medicinal properties. To increase its utilization and value, the black sapote was turned into kombucha and spray-dried to increase the shelf life and stability of its active components. Encapsulating agents are used to protect the bioactive compounds during spray drying. This study investigated the effect of ferment…
Pasta is one of the most popular staple foods for many consumers. Colored pasta has emerged as a creative approach to improve product appearance. Red Fruit Oil (RFO) (Pandanus conoideus Lam) can serve as natural colorants with potential health benefits. Encapsulation method using spray drying was applied to RFO to lower the susceptibility and mask unpleasant sensory profiles. This project a…
stability, primarily due to their colloidal dispersion structure, which tends to separate due to gravitational force. In this study, different types of hydrocolloids include xanthan gum, guar gum, gellan gum, and carrageenan were added to oat milk at 0.05% concentration to minimize separation tendency as well as improving its physicochemical and sensorial properties. The measurement of visc…
Vegetables are crucial for human health yet the daily consumption is often insufficient to reap their full benefits. 60% of vegetables are discarded due to visual defects which are considered as ugly vegetables. To combat the environmental concern regarding vegetable waste, a vegetable snack bar was developed. Due to its convenience, nutrition rich snack bars such as cereal bars, nutty snac…
Pre-School Children are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Malnutrition can be addressed by supplying an attractive nutrient-dense snack. One of the most common snacks that is loved by all children and often modified is biscuits. When producing children healthy snacks, the sensory properties of the product must be considered as the key of children’s food preferences. Hence, this study aimed…
Emulsifying salts, such as trisodium citrate (TSC), disodium phosphate (DSP), and sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP), are crucial for improving the texture and sensory characteristics of processed cheese slices. These salts work by binding calcium ions and altering the protein structure, which enhances the cheese's firmness, ability to melt, and moisture level. Trisodium citrate (TSC) is known…
Utilizing natural antioxidants is a crucial method for controlling lipid oxidation in food, preventing deterioration and rancidity. Common natural antioxidants include green tea, rosemary, and tocopherol. Polyphenols in green tea and rosemary scavenge oxidation, inhibit free radical formation, and prevent lipid peroxidation. The phenolic compounds in tocopherol also contribute to antioxidan…
Indonesia's heavy rice import reliance raises food security concerns. Millet, rich in carbohydrates, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, can be used in pasta with edamame flour for enhanced protein and fiber. By combining both ingredients, it fills the gap of previous research by incorporating different legumes types and combining gluten-free ingredients with aids in informed product deve…
The demand for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables (FFVs) has expanded due to consumer preferences for nutrition, safety, convenience, and ready-to-eat. However, FFVs are highly susceptible to surface browning and microbial spoilage. Active packaging (AP) offers a promising method to enhance shelf life and quality of FFVs. In this study, cellulose acetate-based active packaging films infused wi…
Seasonal changes significantly affect consumer behavior, psychological responses, and physiological health, presenting unique challenges and acceptance for each season. Despite this connection, limited research directly correlates seasonal variations with consumer acceptance for food and beverages, which are often influenced by cultural and sensory associations. This research gap presents a…
Fortifying low-fat milk with nutrients essential for overall health, mainly gut health and immunity, is crucial as these can supply the substances required to keep the body's immune system functioning properly. Examples include adding fiber and vitamin premixes (a combination of A, E, and C). However, to meet consumer demand for variety and a distinctive flavor experience, flavored milk was …
Jamu, an Indonesian traditional medicinal drink derived from rhizomes, could potentially raise environmental problems if the pomace byproduct is not improperly handled. A sustainable approach to solve this problem is by using the pomace into a Pickering emulsion. In this research, the capability of black turmeric (Curcuma aeruginosa) pomace to serve this purpose was analyzed by investigating…
Biscuit is a baked product that consists of flour, fat or shortenings, and sugars, which, flour has potentiality to be swapped with sorghum, a gluten-free cereal, while eggshell, one of the ingredients with the highest pollution problem in the food industry, has the potential to be a calcium fortification source. This research focuses on developing eggshell-fortified soy sorghum biscuits as…
Cheese cream filling is a delightful and versatile ingredient that adds a rich, creamy texture and flavor to a variety of desserts and baked goods. Additionally, the amount of fat will increase along with the mix of cream filling and cheese, which resulted in the concern of consumers. Therefore, fat content is reduced, cheese booster is used as a substitute for cheese powder to improve the …
Instant noodle production often faces issues like inconsistent texture, poor moisture control, and uneven fat distribution, leading to lower consumer satisfaction. With rising demand for natural, minimally processed food additives, plant-based stabilizers are gaining interest. This study explores using okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) mucilages as stabil…
Edible flower petals are beneficial for humans due to their high antioxidants content. Yet, the consumption of them is still limited. Therefore, incorporating flowers to familiar food products like cereal bars can be the solution. Nevertheless, baking at high temperatures might degrade the antioxidant of the flowers. This study was conducted to determine the antioxidant properties and capac…
Inflammation, although acts as the body’s defense mechanism, may progress into a chronic one when unregulated properly, causing chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s disease and obesity. Tape singkong or fermented cassava is a widely produced traditional fermented food in Indonesia, with numerous bioactive compounds that makes it a great potential to exert anti-inflammatory prop…
Stunting remains a significant malnutrition issue globally, with a prevalence of 14.4% in East Jakarta at the end of 2023. Despite this, studies focusing on stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Jakarta were still lacking. The high incidence of stunting is linked to several factors, including parental socio-demographic status, breastfeeding practices, dairy product intake, child healt…
Childhood malnutrition, particularly wasting, remains a significant and persistent challenge in Malaysian children under 5 years old, with current prevalence reported at 11% in 2022. Child-related factors, such as birth weight, morbidity, vaccination completeness, feeding practices, and dietary diversity have been found to provide a direct and immediate influence on children’s overall nut…
Dry eye disease (DED) is a common ocular disorder with multiple underlying causes. Carboxymethylcellulose sodium (CMC-Na) is frequently used in artificial tear formulations to alleviate DED symptoms. Different CMC-Na types from various brands can exhibit varying degrees of substitution (DS) and viscosity, leading to variations in filtration process performance and stability in formulations.…
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease where insulin production and/or action is defective, leading to a chronic high blood sugar level (hyperglycemia), in which the highest type is type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Some of the pharmacological treatments are metformin and sitagliptin where the combination treatment of them provides more effects compared to the monotherapy. An imported…