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Journal : Science and Technology Indonesia

The Utilization of Chitosan from Maggot (Hermetia illucens) Exuvia as Edible Coating for Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) and Edible Film with the Addition of Honey as an Antibacterial Agent Daniel; Sitorus, Saibun; Pasaribu, Subur P.; Marliana, Eva; Hairani, Rita; Ruga, Ritbey; Purba, Ritson; Saleh, Chairul; Pratiwi, Djihan Ryn; Magdaleni, Agustina Rahayu; Masmur, Indra; Masmur, Hestina
Science and Technology Indonesia Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Research Center of Inorganic Materials and Coordination Complexes, FMIPA Universitas Sriwijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26554/sti.2025.10.4.1232-1241

Abstract

The use of chitosan from maggot (Hermetia illucens) exuvia as an edible coating for tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) and an edible film with honey added as an antibacterial agent was investigated. This study aimed to determine the yield of chitosan from black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens) maggot exuviae as an edible coating. The chitosan was produced from chitin by deacetylation, and its effect on the weight loss and vitamin C levels of tomatoes for 7 days after treatment was investigated. The chitosan coating was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The antibacterial activity was evaluated using a disk diffusion method. The result showed that by deacetylation, conversion of chitin produced chitosan with a yield of 72% and a deacetylation degree of 75.05%. The chitosan coating significantly affected the weight loss of tomatoes, with the best concentration being 2%. However, the treatment did not significantly affect the decrease in vitamin C levels. The edible chitosan film from BSF maggot exuviae with added honey had a thickness, water content, and water vapor transmission rate of 0.156 mm, 16.9913%, and 30.45 g/m2/24 hours, respectively. SEM characterization showed a relatively dense surface structure, which was slightly smooth and porous. Regarding antibacterial activity, the edible chitosan film inhibited Staphylococcus aureus with an inhibition zone of 10.37 mm; however, Escherichia coli was not inhibited. These results suggest that chitosan from BSF maggot exuviae has potential as an effective edible coating for reducing weight loss in tomatoes despite showing limited antibacterial properties.
Co-Authors Abdul Hakim Abyadi, Syaidil Ahmad, Akiruddin AKHMAD Aloysius Hardoko Andrian, Nopy Andriyanto Adhi Nugroho Anlovsky Antonius Felix Aqil Juniardi, Muhammad Ardian, Muhammad Fadhil Bagaskara, Muhammad Fadhil Baros, Wan Aisyah Chairul Saleh Chairyatna, Muhammad Yanri Citra Jaya Dedy Dewi Anggraeni, Poppy Dhanalvin, Erzhan Dian Mohamad Anwar Djihan Ryn Pratiwi, Djihan Ryn Efna, Desi Elkarima, Naseha Elsje Theodora Maasawet Eva Marliana, Eva Eva, Kemistia Firdaus Hafidz As Shidieq Hadi Wiyono Hairani, Rita Handoko Handoko, Melyani Harlyn L. Siagian Harman Malau Herliani Indra Masmur Isyana Emita Iwan Ramadhan Jehuman, Engelina Suryawaty Juan Matthew Karsten Khosihan, Aan Kusila, Gilbert Renardi Lasih Lelunu, Sapta Lisma Evareny, Mohammad Hakimi, Retna Siwi Padmawati Magdaleni, Agustina Rahayu Makrina Tindangen Maria Angela Siokalang Masmur, Hestina Miftahir Rizqa Muammar Khaddafi Muhammad Agus Hardiansyah Muhammad Fauzan Azhmy Nadhira, Farrasila Negara, Revolusi Shandi Nurhamdi, Muhamad Oktavia, Ayunda Olivia, Nia Ongkowiguno, Cheryl Michaeli Ongkowiguno, Cheryl Michaelia Prajnawita, Disny Pratama, Ichsan Purba, Nelvitia Putri , Kesia Rosalina Putri, Fareta Angelica Ichwana Rachim, Muhammad Hafidz Rafik, Ahamd Rahadjeng , Indra Riyana Ramadhani, Dwi Aryanti Rambitan, Vandalita M. M. Ratnady, Hendita Dyah Revelino, Dedy Rickiany, Liza Ritson Purba, Ritson Rizkiana Karmelia Shaura Rizkianti, Wardani Rosalia, Alderina Ruga, Ritbey Saibun Sitorus Sangalang, Indrabakti Sarto Saskia Saut, Benjamin Simanjuntak, Nova Lady Steven Jonathan Salim Subur P Pasaribu Sulistiawati Suriyanisa Sylvia Wahyu Indrarti Yusak Hudiyono, Yusak