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…
Dry Eye Disease (DED) presents a significant challenge in ophthalmic care, necessitating effective preservative-free eye drop formulations. This study investigates the influence of process variables and polymer types, namely Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) and Xanthan Gum, on critical quality attributes (CQAs) of Polyethylene Glycol-Propylene Glycol (PEG-PG) eye drops, emphasizing a Qua…
Medicinal plants (MPs) are widely used for their biological activities attributed to secondary metabolites. However, many lack a comprehensive regulatory framework, raising safety concerns. While citrus fruits like lemons (Citrus limon) and mandarin oranges (Citrus nobilis) are popular MPs established as non-carcinogenic and non-mutagenic, there is a notable knowledge gap regarding the pote…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease affecting cognition and memory. The exact cause of AD remains unclear, but two primary theories have been suggested to explain its cause: the cholinergic and amyloid hypothesis. The extracellular deposition of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and intracellular accumulation of phosphorylated tau protein called neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) …
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary liver cancer where its development and onset can be caused by oxidative stress. Consequently, consuming Javanese Turmeric as an antioxidant can compensate for the increase of oxidative stress and can be used as a potential liver cancer treatment. However, during the manufacture of Javanese Turmeric as a herbal medicine or supplement, it can alter …
Cognition is an individual’s ability to learn, solve, and appropriately use stored information. Cognitive deficits can manifest in various ways and are commonly caused mainly by age, and other health conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases as well as side effects from certain drugs. Currently, natural supplements using herbal plants have been investigated as cognitive enhancers and b…
The search for potential antiviral compounds in scientific research has emerged as a key target in battling against a global health threat from diverse infectious diseases. Daun gatal, also known as Laportea decumana, is a traditional native plant known for its pain relieving properties. Despite its unassuming nature, Daun gatal offers an abundant quantity of phytochemicals that indicate the…
Ultraviolet light is a type of light that is exhibited from the sun. Ultraviolet is divided into 3 types, including UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C light. These Ultraviolet light might cause several adverse effects including skin and eye damage. Hence, the application of sunscreen is important to prevent the damage induced by UV exposure. Sunscreen is divided into several types including cream, stick, …
Rinse-off hair and body care products are essential for maintaining the health and hygiene of hair and skin, formulated with surfactants to cleanse and improve appearance. Some of these products contain ingredients that provide humectants, emollients, conditioning agents, et cetera, which modify the fundamental functions of the products. However, the current formulations of these products o…
Keratoconus presents a significant challenge in ophthalmology, urging effective treatment strategies to mitigate its impact on patients’ lives. This study investigates the safety and efficacy of combined therapy, utilizing rose bengal (RB) and riboflavin (RBF) for keratoconus management. Through ex vivo and in vitro experiments, significant increases in corneal stiffness and cell viability…
Originating from the seeds of Sterculia lychnophora Hance, Pangdahai has traditionally been used as a tea for various ailments and is now part of modern dietary practices. Recent studies have revealed the pharmacological activities of Pangdahai extracts, yet the specific compounds responsible for these effects remain unidentified. This study aimed to bridge that gap using a multi-step approa…
Excessive exposure toward sun exposure manifests various dermatological issues, including sunburn and skin aging, and subsequently leads to advanced conditions such as skin cancers, with UV-B playing a key role by causing oxidative stress and mutations. Sunscreen is necessary to prevent the detrimental consequences of UV-B radiation. However, the inconvenience and concerns over chemical ing…
Background. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a technology that possesses tremendous potential in advancing precision medicine in oncology. However, in Indonesia, the progress of its integration remains hampered. This research is conducted with the hope of providing exploratory research for the general NGS maturity in Indonesia, its current level of implementation, and future challenges f…
Personalized medicine helps make decisions about illness prevention, diagnosis, and therapy based on a person's genetic profile. To use personalized medicine, genetic testing using Next generation sequencing (NGS) performed to determine the best drugs to treat the diseases. Cancer can be treated using personalized medicine. Each year, the number of cancer patients is rising, and with person…
Packaging is a crucial tool in marketing as it serves as a bridge between the product and the consumer, influencing consumer perceptions, decisions, and preferences. It has evolved to become a core component of marketing strategies, incorporating sensory elements to attract customers and convey subtle cues about the product. This study aims to investigate consumer perceptions of quality, hy…
This study explores the disposal behaviour regarding electronic waste, specifically mobile phones and laptops that we are personally responsible for from the perspective of Generation- Z. Jakarta has a growing population with E-waste amounting to a higher number day by day and managing it is very important. To set up a good regulatory system for E-waste management, first we need to understa…
Mycobacterium tuberculosis samples were sequenced by whole-genome sequencing and the data were analyzed using Galaxy. The bad sequence from the raw data was trimmed and then the SNPs were compiled using Snippy. The mutation in the samples according to the reference genome was compiled into a TB profile report and then further compiled into one single file. Almost all results of the galaxy f…
The upstream division of KGM uses a manual cleaning process for machine parts, which is time- consuming and inefficient. To address this issue, an innovative approach called indirect ultrasonic cleaning is proposed. Indirect ultrasonic cleaning uses powerful sound waves at a high frequency to remove unwanted substances from surfaces immersed in a liquid. Ultrasonic cleaning involves the for…
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is the most well-known cereal crop in the world as a source of food, since it contains carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. Physical properties of wheat significantly influence grain quality.The physical properties of wheat significantly influence grain quality, assessed through tests such as the Physical Wheat Analysis Test, Allowable Storage Time of Wheat, Wheat…
Cancer is a complex disease that involves the growth of cells inside the body. In 2020, more than 10 million people died from cancer worldwide. One of them is colon cancer, which is the third common type of cancer after breast and lung cancer. The colon cancer itself has around 1.9 million cases and taking the lives of around 930.000 people. It began with a small cell, which later turns int…