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Sindi Tri Wulandari
Food Technology Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Identifying Artificial Sweetener Use in Syrup Drinks Sold Around Elementary Schools in Mojokerto City Sindi Tri Wulandari; Rosida Rosida
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026)
Publisher : Asia Pacific Network for Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy (SAFE-Network)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v10i3.1367

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Syrup drinks sold around elementary schools need to be monitored for safety because they may contain artificial sweeteners that must be used in accordance with applicable regulations. This study aimed to identify the use of saccharin and cyclamate and to analyze the association between seller characteristics and qualitative cyclamate detection in syrup drinks sold around elementary schools in Mojokerto City. This cross-sectional observational study used qualitative laboratory analysis and involved 15 syrup beverage sellers selected through saturated sampling. Saccharin and cyclamate were qualitatively identified, while the association between seller characteristics and cyclamate detection was analyzed using Spearman’s rank correlation. All respondents were female (100%), most aged 41–50 years (66.7%), with junior high school education (46.7%) and 6–10 years of selling experience (40.0%). Syrup drinks ranged from IDR 3,500 to IDR 5,000 per glass. The analytical method did not qualitatively detect saccharin in any samples, whereas it qualitatively detected cyclamate in 5 samples (33.3%). No statistically significant associations were found between cyclamate detection and education level (p = 0.489), knowledge of artificial sweeteners (p = 0.140), or length of selling experience (p = 0.376). Because qualitative analytical methods were used, the concentrations of cyclamate in the positive samples could not be determined, and therefore compliance with the applicable maximum permitted level could not be assessed. Quantitative analysis is required to determine cyclamate concentrations and assess regulatory compliance. Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):SDG 3: Good Health and Well-BeingSDG 6: Clean Water and SanitationSDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Co-Authors Rosida Rosida