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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 Agung Prasetyo Ajeng Kartini Akbar, Fath Ali Alimuddin - Alimuddin - Alimuddin Alimuddin Alpina Nora Kaban Ami, Suyatmi Ana Arum Sari Ana Arum Sari, Ana Arum Ardiansyah - Ardiansyah - Arifah, Churniati Nur Arwidhiah, Nanda Ary Rizki Darmawi Ary Rizki Darmawi, Ary Rizki Aulia Husna Rabbani Azhar Seli Apriani Azhar Seli Apriani, Azhar Seli Barikah, Kuni Z. Bastara, Dimas B. Bohari Yusuf Bonita Tahir Daniel Daniel - Daniel - Daniel -, Daniel Daniel Daniel Daniel Daniel Daniel Daniel Daniel Tarigan Deni Karisnawati Dessy Karlina Desy Ridho Rahayu Dewi, Camelia Eugenia Djihan Ryn Pratiwi, Djihan Ryn Dwi Fitria Sari Dwi Perwitasari Wiryaningtyas, Dwi Perwitasari Eci Endang Sinulingga Eko Haryanto Eko Haryanto Elean, Samuel Ema Desia Prajitiasari Erwin - Erwin - Erwin E Erwin Erwin Erwin Erwin Erwin Erwin Eva Marliana, Eva Fadillah, Fahmi Farhany, Farhany Farida Amir Farida Amir, Farida Fauziah, Nadiya Ayu Hairani, Rita Hammamiyah, Ulinnuha Hamsiana - Hevin Muttaqin Husnul Chatimah Indra Masmur Izkia Mawaddah Jaya, Edi Novian Juwita, Retno Karolina Sinukaban KHOIRUN NISAK Kusumaningrum, Indah Yulia Kusumawardani, Niken Lembang, Darmita Tiku Lutfiana Devi Kurnia M.Riza Agus Pramana Magdaleni Agustina Rahayu Magdaleni, Agustina R. Magdaleni, Agustina Rahayu Marsella, Virna Rindra Masmur, Hestina Medi Hendra, Medi Mira Wahyuni Mira Wahyuni, Mira Muhammad Rivai Mujahidin1, Muhamad Mustafidah - Mustafidah -, Mustafidah Mutma Inna Nadhirah - Natalia, Princessa Noor Hindryawati, Noor Nugraheni, Dyah Ayu Nur Aina Nur Aini Haryati Nuranda, Apri Nyoman Gede Krishnabudi Oman, Aries Panannangan, Josua K. Pangaribuan, Fransiscus X. Rico Pindan, Neli Peni Prabowo, Rachmat Udhi Pratiwi, Ricka Indria Precelia, Sari Clara Priyanto, Fajar Wahyu Purnamie Titisari Purwanti, Gettik Andri Puspita, Leonita Dwi Puspitasari, Intan Dessy Rachman, Ferry Aditya RAHMAT GUNAWAN Rahmat Gunawan Ramadhan, Aulia Ravensca, Irene Rindawati, Novi Ritbey Ruga Ritson Purba, Ritson Rochman, Mayasari Azhari Rohmat Hidayat Rohmat Hidayat Rudi Kartika, Rudi Ruga, Ritbey Ryn Pratiwi, Djihan Saibun Sitorus Sandra, Putri Ayu Sanjaya, I Made Duwi Septi Roro Liniawati Simatupang, Eliene Br. Siti Maimunah Sitompul, Citra Uli Soma, Yolanda V. A Subagyono, RR Dirgarini Julia Nurlianti Subur P Pasaribu Sulistiawati, Iqlimah Sulistiyawati, Rizki Ramadhani Sumarni, Feni Sunardi Sunardi Susanto, Arnis Budi Syafriyanti, Yuly Theresia Susetyarsi Tri Novianti Tria Annisa Rizky Ulfa Mutia Ulfa Mutia, Ulfa Ulfa, Yulyanti Sartika Wahyu Pratama Wajdie, Farid Winni Astuti Winni Astuti, Winni Yuli Yana