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IDENTIFIKASI KARAKTERISTIK SENSORI DAN FISIKOKIMIA KEFIR AIR KELAPA TUA (Cocos nucifera L.) Sagala, Anggun Sri Mulyani; Pratiwi, Caca; Emilia, Esi; Rosmiati, Risti; Firmansyah, Hardi
Jurnal Al Ulum LPPM Universitas Al Washliyah Medan Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Al Ulum: LPPM Universitas Al Washliyah Medan
Publisher : UNIVERSITAS AL WASHLIYAH (UNIVA) MEDAN

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/alulum.v14i1.1193

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Kefir is a probiotic drink that can be produced from dairy and non-dairy ingredients. Old coconut water (Cocos nucifera L.), which is often discarded as waste, can be used as a raw material for kefir production because it still has potential nutritional value for fermentation media. This study aims to identify the sensory and physicochemical characteristics of kefir made from old coconut water. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with starter concentration treatments consisting of two levels, namely 5% and 10% starter concentration, each conducted with two replicates. The parameters observed were sensory parameters, including color, aroma, taste, viscosity, and soda sensation, while physicochemical parameters included pH, viscosity, total dissolved solids, alcohol, protein, fat, ash, total sugar, and carbohydrates. Sensory evaluation showed that kefir made from old coconut water with a starter concentration of 5% had a higher acceptance level among panelists. Furthermore, the physicochemical characteristics of aged coconut water kefir at starter concentrations of 5% and 10% showed a pH ranging from 4.13 to 4.47, viscosity of 38.6 to 39.0 mP.s, total dissolved solids of 9.3 to 9.8°Brix, alcohol content of 4.16 to 4.95%, protein content of 0.35-0.38%, fat content of 0.58-2.17%, ash content of 0.19-0.27%, total sugar content of 4.15%-5.27%, and carbohydrate content of 3.74-4.74%. This study provides an overview of the sensory and physicochemical characteristics of kefir made from aged coconut water as a non-dairy fermentation medium.
IDENTIFIKASI KARAKTERISTIK FISIKOKIMIA YOGHURT NABATI DENGAN PENAMBAHAN PUREE BUAH NIPAH (Nypa fruticans) Abdullah, Zuhair; Pratiwi, Caca; Emilia, Esi; Rosmiati, Risti; Rukmana, Erni
Jurnal Al Ulum LPPM Universitas Al Washliyah Medan Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Al Ulum: LPPM Universitas Al Washliyah Medan
Publisher : UNIVERSITAS AL WASHLIYAH (UNIVA) MEDAN

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/alulum.v14i1.1197

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Plant-based yogurt made from coconut milk has potential as an alternative to dairy yogurt for individuals with lactose intolerance while promoting the utilization of local food resources. This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical, microbiological, and antioxidant characteristics of coconut milk yogurt supplemented with nipa palm fruit (Nypa fruticans) puree. An experimental study was conducted using a Completely Randomized Design with three puree concentrations (20%, 25%, and 30%). Parameters analyzed included fat content, non-fat solids, protein, ash content, pH, titratable acidity, viscosity, Total Plate Count (TPC), and antioxidant activity using the DPPH method. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test at a 5% significance level. The addition of nipa palm fruit puree did not significantly affect fat, non-fat solids, protein, ash, pH, or acidity, but significantly influenced viscosity, TPC, and antioxidant activity. Increasing puree concentration tended to enhance viscosity and antioxidant activity; however, TPC values did not meet the national yogurt standard. Coconut milk yogurt enriched with nipa palm fruit puree shows potential as a functional food product based on local ingredients.