Thesis
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FORMULATION OF GUMMY CANDY FROM PEGAGAN LEAF EXTRACT (Cantele asiatica (L) Urb.) WITH VARIATIONS OF Eucheuma cottonii CARRAGEENAN AS A HALAL GELLING AGENT
Abstract
Gummy candy is a type of soft candy with a chewy texture, usually derived
from various types of gelatine, known for its delicious taste and popularity among
both children and adults. However, for Muslim consumers, gelatine poses a
concern as it is often sourced from pork bones. To address this issue, Eucheuma
cottonii carrageenan, a halal alternative, is used as a gelling agent. The active
ingredient used is pegagan (Centella asiatica), which contains triterpenoid
compounds that serve as cognitive function stimulants in the brain. This study aims
to formulate and evaluate the quality of gummy candy containing pegagan extract
with variations in Eucheuma cottonii carrageenan concentrations. The research is
experimental, involving the preparation of three gummy candy formulations with a
fixed pegagan leaf extract concentration of 1% and varying carrageenan
concentrations: 4% (F1), 5% (F2), and 6% (F3). The evaluations conducted
include organoleptic testing, chewiness testing, moisture content analysis, weight
uniformity testing, pH measurement, and stability testing. The data were analysed
using One-Way ANOVA, chewiness was assessed using the Kruskal-Wallis test, and
stability was analysed using the Paired T-Test. The statistical program used was
SPSS 26.00 with a 95% significance level. The results showed that the gummy candy
had a greenish-white color, a distinctive pegagan aroma, a slightly bitter-sweet
taste, and a chewy texture. The chewiness values ranged from 1.67 to 1.97, moisture
content from 12.46% to 13.82%, and pH values from 5.58 to 5.8. Weight uniformity
was within the acceptable range of column A (5%) and column B (10%). The
moisture content and pH of all gummy candy formulations were stable (p>0.05),
except for the pH of F1 (p<0.05). The variation in Eucheuma cottonii carrageenan
concentrations did not have a significant effect on the chewiness of the gummy
candy (p>0.05).
Publication Details
InstitutionUniversitas Darussalam Gontor
DepartmentFarmasi
KeywordsEucheuma cottonii, gelling agent, gummy candy, carrageenan, pegagan
Item ID7124
Deposited18 Apr 2025 14:36