The consumption of low or zero−calorie carbonated soft drinks (CSD) which utilize artificial sweeteners are growing in popularity as it can provide sweetness without adding calories. A blend of acesulfame−K and sucralose is known to exhibit good taste results in comparison to sugar−containing products. In this study, different concentrations of sweetening agents (100% sucrose, 60% sucrose…
The prevailing ubiquity of carbonated beverages in the consumer market is coupled with concerns regarding their high sugar content, which is implicated in health risks such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, type II diabetes mellitus, and certain cancers. Acknowledging these health implications, PT Sinar Sosro is actively reformulating its products to reduce sugar content. This project focuse…
Food industries continuously evolve to comply with consumer demands and preferences, requiring creativity and innovation to provide various products favorable in the market. The internship in PT. Nutrisi Harapan Bangsa has increased the author’s knowledge and skills about new product development in food companies. During the internship, the whole process of new product development, starting f…
This internship experience provides an overview of complete understanding of tasks carried out as a part of Product Innovation and Application team within a flavor company. Starting with basics of flavor chemistry, the internship covered key areas in learning different flavor notes and how to perceive them. Additionally, the internship project delved into processed cheese development with the p…
Cakes are sweet baked goods that are characterized by sweet flavor, soft, and dense crumb. Development of cake premix as a diversification product is necessary since it offers longer shelf life and simpler handling especially due to the hectic modern lifestyle, which lacks time for food preparation. Cake premix prepared with addition of emulsifier to create better aeration, high volume, and inc…
Pandus Food Industry is an individual company located in Purbalingga, Central Java. The company was founded in 1977. The products provided by Pandus Food Industry are two types of noodle, (1) Sohun and (2) Egg noodles. My position during the internship was to work in the production part as a productive team, learning the production process of Sohun in detail. The objective of internship is to k…
The internship period at IFF was started from July 2023 to January 2024. The author was assigned to Innovation, Creative and Design (C&D), specifically in sweet application for beverage products. During the internship, the author's obligations were to assist the designer in formulating and producing beverage products for customers. In addition, the author conducted an individual project with an…
Increasing awareness of health is a positive trend that is spreading throughout the world. One effort that can be made to increase consumption of nutritious food is by adding vitamins, minerals and functional products to food. PT Global Vita Nutritech, is the first local company in Indonesia to provide premixes containing vitamins, minerals and other functional ingredients. Because the products…
Macaroni is one type of pasta that could be made from local ingredients. In this study, sago is used as the fundamental component in macaroni since it is gluten-free and has a high carbohydrate content. However, sago has a weakness since it contains low protein. To overcome that, plant-protein is chosen as the addition of protein content since it is affordable. One example of plant-protein is o…
As a digital marketing intern at Kalbe International, the author was tasked with maintaining and growing the digital presence of Extra Joss in Cambodia. This included analyzing the social media accounts for content engagement rates and follower growth; while also formulating, designing and posting contents for the social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Extra Joss is an…
In the freeze-dried snack and food market, PT Sadjian Bumi Indonesia is a small business that specializes in compact and quick food items and offers products with extended lifespans. Under the brand name Sadjian, PT Sadjian Bumi Indonesia offered the products. The concept of PT Sadjian Bumi Indonesia's product is to offer a distinctive, easy-to-consume food item that is also more nutritional. S…
The internship at PT. Symrise, a global manufacturer of flavors and fragrances, offered valuable practical experience in the food industry, specifically in flavor application for the sweets and beverages department. Tasks included compounding prototypes, analyzing physicochemical properties, and contributing to sensory evaluations. The focus on developing flavors for diverse products, such as r…
One of the problems faced by palm oil industry and consumers is its susceptibility to lipid oxidation, leading to food deterioration. Therefore, there is a rise interest in antioxidant utilization, especially natural antioxidants to maintain the quality of oil and to prevent the oxidation. The objective of this study was to observe the effect of antioxidant utilization towards the oxidation lev…
This study explores the impact of stabilizers (guar gum, gellan gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan) on the appearance,viscosity, and sensory evaluation of recombinant chocolate milk. Through viscosity measurements and sensory evaluations, it aims to understand how stabilizers influence sensory and physical characteristics for product development. In the quest for superior dairy products, man…
Digital marketing has been one of the most trending marketing strategies as marketing are shifting towards marketing 4.0. PT Kalbe Farma Tbk is a pharmaceutical company which is commonly known as Kalbe Farma. One of the products sold is an energy drink called Extra Joss. Extra Joss has been sold since 1994 in Indonesia. Nevertheless, Extra Joss is a new product in the Myanmar market, which beca…
Wolffia spp. had garnered attention as a potential "superfood" due to its reported nutritional value, offering a promising solution to the escalating global obesity crisis. Nonetheless, Wolffia spp. exhibits a moisture content of approximately 95% post-harvest, necessitating a drying procedure to reduce the microbial growth and facilitate storage, packaging, and transportation. This study focus…
The widespread consumption of jamu, a traditional herbal medicine, contributes to the accumulation of rhizome pomace (RP), a by-product generated during the water extraction of local rhizomes, such as black turmeric (Curcuma aeruginosa), white turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria), and aromatic ginger (Kaempferia galanga L.) used in jamu production. This study addresses the environmental challenge posed …
Incorporating milk into day-to-day meals may be a suitable nutrient-dense diet choice as it contains protein, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. However, milk consumption in Indonesian adults is relatively low compared to other Southeast Asian countries. This project developed instant powdered milk with three local Indonesian dessert flavors (Es Pisang Ijo, Es Cendol, and Es Brenebon) as an i…
Lifestyle has been a factor that highly influences human health and life quality. The rising trend of healthy lifestyle has been one of the supporting factors in current changes in food consumption pattern. One of the trends that can be seen to be constantly rising over the past year in the food industry are vegan and plant based food. Alternative plant based food products that imitate real mea…
Consumer awareness of health concerns has prompted a growing trend in the food and beverage industry for the development of low-calorie products. Stevia, a natural, intense sweetener with zero-calorie properties, is a suitable alternative for producing healthier carbonated soft drinks (CSD). The study aimed to develop a stevia-sweetened honey-apple carbonated soft drink with two different formu…
Celiac disease is a gluten-related disorder that is triggered when a person consumes gluten. This will cause the immune system to attack the tissue. This problem has caused society to demand more gluten-free foods, including cakes. However, gluten-free cakes have several challenges in that their texture is denser than wheat flour cakes. In this study, gluten-free cakes will be fortified with da…
Enzymatic hydrolysis can overcome the problem about the quality of the instant porridge. The process was divided into 3 steps, gelatinization, liquefaction, and saccharification. The glycosidic chain will be broken down by the amylase and turn the starch into a maltose and glucose that gives natural sweetness and better mouthfeel. Hydrolysis really depends on the temperature as the enzyme might…
PT Sinar Sosro is the world's first company that develops ready-to-drink beverages in packed bottles. The company's primary activity is to manufacture and distribute RTD beverages, mostly tea-based products, to both the domestic and foreign markets. Tea is one of a few plantation commodities that is a mainstay of Indonesia's global market. One of the most important factors to consider while mak…
Tea consumption in Indonesia is on the rise including Ready to Drink (RTD) tea. TehBotol Sosro is the one of the popular ready-to-drink (RTD) tea brand in Indonesia. Tehbotol Sosro is famously known for not having preservatives in its beverages. It only consists of water, tea, and sweetened with sugar and contains no artificial ingredients. The physicochemical properties, such as pH, brix level…
Increasing demand as well as interest for plant−based ingredients such as konjac was occurring. Additionally, in order to stabilize the prices, extend shelf life, and enhance added value of peaches, various processing methods and products must be developed. White peach has a good insight from the market due to its premium imported fruits that can't be cultivated in Indonesia. However, in this…
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is an opportunistic human pathogen that can cause infections in humans, including atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. Eczema is a skin condition where patients experience flare-ups characterized by redness, itchiness, dried skin, and may vary among individuals. Interestingly, there is a common pattern where all eczema patients' skin is colonized by SA, and treatm…
Sarcopenia, an age-related disease where loss of muscle and strength progresses, has become a research interest for scientists over the past few decades. Sarcopenia in and of itself can cause physical incapacity, functional impairment, and even death to patients. Research has shown that mitochondrial dysfunction has been known to cause sarcopenic muscle tissue damage. Furthermore, recent studie…
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) remains a significant global health threat, contributing to chronic infections and hepatic complications, including hepatic steatosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study investigates the intricate relationship between HCV and fatty acid metabolism, focusing on lipid droplet accumulation and the impact of HCV on fatty acid synthesis genes. Utilizing an HCV-infe…
Infantile spasm is a type of epilepsy that occurs in infants that is characterized by the sudden movement throughout the whole body. It is crucial to detect the disease and undergo suitable treatments as soon as possible in order to minimize the potential negative long-term effect in learning development. One of the most effective treatments is the usage of anti-epileptic drug Vigabatrin that i…
Polyascus planus is a parasitic barnacle (rhizocephala) in various crustacean hosts, including Metopograpus thukuhar, that can manipulate the host’s hemolymph ecdysteroid level. Ecdysteroid is an essential hormone for molting and reproductory development in arthropods which includes both rhizocephalan and crustacean. The manipulation allows the parasite to reproduce securely while it stays wi…
Psoriasis is the most common type of chronic inflammatory skin disease clinically characterized by a scaly erythematous eruption in the epidermal skin, primarily caused by the interaction of immune cells and keratinocytes that induces inflammatory skin response. Psoriasis is best characterized as a complex, multifactorial disorder, where both genetic and environmental factors play crucial roles…
Currently, the demand for sustainable platforms to address environmental problem is arising. Biodiesel is an eco-friendly alternative for regular diesel as it has many advantages, and the most important thing is derived from environmental-friendly source, such as microalgae. Several microalgae are known for being able to synthesize lipids and even higher concentration. Newly microalgal strains …
During the internship, the main project done is the Water for injection hold time study at room temperature. Water for injection is a type of pure water used in pharmaceutical production that has been treated using distillation. Water for injection is used for cleaning equipment, mixing solutions, and validating cleaning. The study aims to investigate the condition of water for injection for…
With the rising popularity, herbal medicine has increasing consumption with a minimum 80% worldwide population or use it as their primary medicine depending on their culture and location. The usage of herbal medicine during pregnancy in Indonesia was reported to be 60% in 2020 due to an attempt to alleviate common side effects of pregnancy. However, herbal medicine has not been regulated en…
Social media has become a widespread tool for businesses, offering an affordable and accessible digital platform. Particularly for small businesses facing budget constraints, limited expertise, and competition from larger companies, social media provides an opportunity to overcome these challenges. On the other hand, the growth of the tourism industry in Bali has led to increased participa…
The continuing COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light how crucial it is to comprehend the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its proteins in order to develop efficient treatment and diagnostic approaches. However, there are difficulties with storage, processing, and analysis because of the enormous number of SARS-CoV-2 protein sequence data. In order to analyze SARS-CoV-2 data, this study examines the …
Social media has become a widespread tool for businesses, offering an affordable and accessible digital platform. Particularly for small businesses facing budget constraints, limited expertise, and competition from larger companies, social media provides an opportunity to overcome these challenges. On the other hand, the growth of the tourism industry in Bali has led to increased participa…
Red fruit oil (Pandanus conoideus Lam.) is a carotenoid rich oil originating from Papua and a potential source of natural food colorant. Due to its volatile form, a preservation method through encapsulation by spray drying was applied in this study. Maltodextrin and whey protein isolate were used as carrier agents, five formulations were made at different concentrations (formula A (MD only),…
Sweet soy sauce is a popular condiment in Indonesia, and it is mostly available in liquid form. Converting the product into powder form could provide several benefits, such as lower distribution cost and utilization in more types of product. In this study, sweet soy sauce was spray-dried in three different formulations (sweet soy sauce solids:maltodextrin ratio of 2:1, 1:1, and 1:2) and t…
Noodles are a staple food in Asia. However, since it is made using wheat flour which is high in carbohydrate, protein enrichment by adding other ingredients like cricket powder and nutritional yeast can be done. This study aimed to increase the protein content in noodles by incorporating cricket powder and nutritional yeast with different substitution levels (10, 15, and 20%) towards the …
This study aimed to develop a lipid-based paste form of Ready-to-Use Complementary Food (RUCF) using locally available ingredients, while investigating the physicochemical changes during 21 days of storage. Three formulations were proposed and assessed using B one touch viscometer for viscosity, CS410 handheld colorimeter for color, pawkit water activity analyzer for water activity, and e…
Dengue virus (DENV) is a major pathogen of concern globally. Infection with this mosquito-borne virus causes debilitating acute febrile disease that occur in over 128 countries putting more than 3.9 inhabitants to be at risk of the infection. If left untreated, the fatality rate for severe dengue can reach 20%. A vaccine that effectively prevents infection …
As one of the defense mechanisms of the body, inflammation has both beneficial and detrimental roles to the body. Inflammation Is a process involving the immune system to eliminate harmful substances that invade the body, thus beginning the healing process. Inflammation could also cause several detrimental effects, such as tissue injury and protein denaturation, which increases vascular permeab…
Skin inflammatory disease such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis still remains a major problem because of their chronic nature. Treatments for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis has been solely focused on symptom management. Recently, it has been reported that phytochemical compounds from Calophyllum inophyllum seed possesses anti-inflammatory activities. However, little is known about its anti-i…
Cacao (Theobrama cacao L.) is rich in antioxidants of polyphenols and flavonoids. Because of its antioxidant, cacao has many health benefical effects including antidiabetic. During chocolate production, fermentation becomes the most important part for cacao beans. This is because cacao will not produce great flavors without the fermentation. there are many cacao not in good quality because the …
The utilization of naturally occurring bioactive compounds has been increasing in recent years. These compounds possess various pharmacological activities to improve the health state or act as prophylactic agents. Kombucha is a fermented beverage that employs the symbiotic relationship of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) to produce secondary metabolites consisting of bioactive compounds, which offer …
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in 2018. Two of the most common cancers are breast cancer and colorectal cancer with the incidence of 11.6% and 10.2%, respectively. The current treatments of cancers are limited to surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy. However, these treatments could induce cell resistance and some of them, notably chemotherapy and radiotherapy…
This study focused on evaluating the functional properties and proximate composition of uncooked (UC) and precooked (PC) durian seed starch (DSS). There is, however, a lack of research on the functional properties of treated durian seeds. The study involved sorting and processing durian seeds into UC and PC flour, followed by starch extraction using the alkali-steeping method. Multiple roun…
Phytophthora infestans is a devastating disease that caused the unfortunate 1845 – 1852 Irish Famine, leading to 25% decline of the population of Irish people and still impacts the whole crop ecosystem in temperate potato growing regions. Therefore, scientists have been researching on preventions that are capable of preventing outbreaks and the spread of this pathogen. This project would like…