Thesis
Application of Blended Low-Calorie Sweeteners (LCS) in White Grape Carbonated Drink at PT. Sinar Sosro
This study was conducted for 4 months from January-May 2023 at PT. Sinar Sosro Research &
Development department. Shifted trend towards the use of Low Calorie Sweeteners (LCS) in
carbonated beverages are emerging due to health problems caused by sucrose. However, the use of
a single LCS is not efficient due to lacking sweetness profile, therefore a combination of LCS with
synergism properties were needed. One of the best pair of LCS blend in carbonated beverages was
erythritol and sucralose. The objective of this study were to investigate the effect of LCS blend in
white grape carbonated drink based on hedonic analysis, also to analyze its stability. The materials
were prepared according to the formulation, created Formula 1 (Sucrose-based) and Formula 2 (LCS
blend-based) carbonated beverages. Fresh state samples went through hedonic analysis by degree of
liking with 12 trained panelists and 8 attributes. While the rest of the samples were stored in
refrigerator and analyzed for its stability per week until reached 1 month storage period. Based on
hedonic analysis, there was a significant difference in white grape aroma and taste between F1 and
F2. From the stability analysis between formula, F2 was lighter in color and has lower brix than F1.
Moreover, from stability between week shows that color and organoleptic properties were
statistically different on both formulas. Therefore, F2 was more preferable than F1 as it is more stable
towards changes and have lower calorie to reduce the risk of health problems related to sucrose
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