Thesis

Applying Just About Right (JAR) Method for Attribute Profiling of Coconut Sugar in PT. XYZ

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Coconut sugar is one of the commodities derived from coconut sap that is abundantly available in
Indonesia due to its versatility and unique attribute characteristics. The coconut sugar readily
available in the market is mostly produced within a small-scale production, traditionally crafted by
local people around the plantation area. Traditionally produced coconut sugar has a wide variety of
qualities, depending on the coconut sap quality, local sugar craftsman behaviour and cooking
process. In this study, the coconut sugar samples used were divided into 6 categories (A, B, C, D, E
and F) and 1 reference sample. The initial attributes screening of 6 coconut sugar samples with 4
trained panelists found 4 attributes across 3 categories: taste, aroma, and appearance. Sweet,
creamy, caramel and reddish brown are the attributes that were subjected to Just About Right with
49 semi-trained panelists. Across four attributes, three attributes were found to have significant
differences between category: sweet, creamy and caramel attributes, except for its reddish-brown
attribute. The result also showed that sample A has the highest similarity compared to the reference
sample. In contrast, sample F has the least similarity compared to the reference sample. In between
those categories, the sample has slightly different intensity across attributes. The attribute of
coconut sugar will directly influence the product that is produced using coconut sugar. Hence, the
attribute profiling result could be used as the guidance on product development and enhance the
quality management system of products incorporating coconut sugar in it.

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FT 23-003

Publisher

i3L, Jakarta : i3L, Jakarta., 2023

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Language

English

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NONE

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Subject(s)

Quality
Coconut sugar
attributes
initial attribute screening
just about right

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