Snakehead fish (Channa striata) is one of the freshwater fish consumptions that has high economic value so that many people like it. Processing snakehead fish into fish oil can be an alternative to product diversification. Fish oil is an oil that contains high unsaturated fatty acids that are easily oxidized. Adding antioxidants to the oil can suppress oxidation so it is necessary to add antioxidant agents derived from natural ingredients such as sea cucumber extract (Stichopodidae). The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of sea cucumber extract antioxidants with the best c ..read more

Cluster fig, also known as goolar in Hindi, is a medicinal fruit abundant in India, offering a rich source of iron and other essential micronutrients. Wheat, a staple in the Indian diet, is energy-dense and provides valuable carbohydrates and proteins. Pearl Millet, the most commonly grown type of millet, is renowned for its high calorie, vitamin, and mineral content. Mung beans, part of the legume family, are calorie-dense and a great source of protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids. In this study, cluster fig powder, germinated wheat flour, germinated mung bean flour, germinated pearl mille ..read more

The success of intensive cultivation of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) is largely determined by the availability of high-quality feed. High-quality fish diets consist of fish meal produced from animal-based proteins in order to provide fish with the protein requirement. In intensive farming systems, feed costs account for 60–70% of total production costs. Due to fish meal's increasing cost; hence, less expensive ingredients are required to substitute fish meal. Soybean meal can be used as an alternative source of protein to substitute for fish meal due to its lower price and high protein cont ..read more

An experimental study was performed to determine the drying characteristics of pear using greenhouse based solar dryer and under open sun with natural convection. Prior to drying, sliced pear samples were pre-treated: i) control inside dryer i.e. with no dip, ii) blanching, iii) soaking in 2% KMS (Potassium Metabisulphite) solution, iv) blanching and soaking in 1% KMS solution, v) control outside dryer i.e. with no dip. The experimental drying data of pear were fitted to five different mathematical models viz. Exponential, Generalized exponential, Page’s, Logarithmic and Power law models, and ..read more

This study was conducted to evaluate the quality of jam made from African bush mango. African bush mango was processed into 100% jam sample and coded as JAM1. Pineapple fruit was also processed into pulp, used to blend African bush mango pulp at various proportions of (10, 30 and 40) and processed into jam samples coded as JAM2, JAM3 and JAM4 respectively. The functional properties, proximate, vitamin, mineral compositions and sensory attributes of the jam samples were determined. The proximate analysis revealed that the jam samples had crude protein, crude fibre, fat, moisture, ash and carboh ..read more

The use of plants by humans for their nutritional, health and wellness needs dates back to ancient times. This trend has increased to date with the boom in the tea/tisane market. The aim of this project is to gather scientific data on three 'teas' formulations obtained from aromatic plant resources commonly used in food. For this purpose, the species Lippia multiflora, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Zingiber officinale and Adansonia digitata were harvested, processed into powders and then combined two by two in precise proportions, keeping L. multiflora as the species common to the different formulation ..read more

Soft bone milkfish is a modification technique by softening the fish bone using high temperature. The advantage of this method is lower the risk of bone chocking while consuming the milkfish. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of boiling time on the characteristics of soft durian milkfish and the best boiling time favored by the community. The processing method begins with weeding the raw materials and washing them clean, arranging them in a bamboo basket covered with floating bamboo leaves. Boiling is done in a large cauldron with wood fuel and filled with water one third o ..read more

Glucose syrup is a type of beverage produced from sugar and thickening ingredients. In addition to being used as a thickening agent, gelatine can also be used to enhance food's texture and clarify juices and beverages. This study examined the effects of adding gelatine from different fish skins, including milkfish, red snapper, and tilapia, on the characteristics of glucose syrup. The 8% gelatine material created from each fish skin was then used to make glucose syrup. For control treatment, the glucose syrup without gelatine was also prepared. The results showed that there was a significant d ..read more

Spirulina platensis,is a microalgae species that exhibits substantial developmental potential and offers numerous benefits.It boasts a straightforward cultivation process. Spirulina platensis is characterized by a notable protein content, ranging between 55-70%. This elevated protein concentration renders it suitable for incorporation into various food products. Among its applications, Spirulina platensis finds use in the production of dry biscuits, which serve as a convenient daily snack owing to high protein and carbohydrate content. High carbohydrate levels are particularly crucial for maxi ..read more

The main challenge in tilapia rearing (Oreochromis niloticus) is the high cost of feed. To address this, using local raw materials in making feed is an attempt to reduce costs. However, the presence of phytic acid content can hinder fish growth, so the addition of phytase becomes necessary. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of dietary phytase on protein efficiency ratio and tilapia growth. This research was conducted in Loka Muntilan, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. A total of 240 tilapias with an average weight of 12.88±0.2 g/fish were used for this study. Four treatm ..read more