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FERMENTATION OF BITTER MUSTARD GREENS (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.: PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING, PROXIMATE COMPOSITION, AND ISOLATION OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA Nasri, Nasri; Cintya, Henni; Haro, Ginda; Silalahi, Jansen; Pakpahan, Gita Asima E.; Sitanggang, Sarah Novia S.; Sefira, Inka
Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Vol. 8 No. 02 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/idjpcr.v8i02.24242

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Fermented vegetables are widely consumed functional foods, but scientific data on traditionally fermented bitter mustard greens are still limited. This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical profile and proximate composition of Brassica juncea after spontaneous fermentation and to isolate lactic acid bacteria (LAB) formed during the process. A laboratory experimental design was applied; bitter mustard greens were spontaneously fermented in brine for seven days at room temperature. Daily changes in pH and organoleptic characteristics were recorded. Phytochemical screening was performed on fresh and fermented samples (leaves, stems, brine). Proximate analysis included moisture, ash, acid-insoluble ash, crude fat, protein, and carbohydrates using AOAC methods. LAB were isolated on MRS–CaCO₃ agar and characterized phenotypically. Fermentation produced a progressive decrease in pH (from 5.0 to 2.9–3.3) accompanied by sour aroma and yellowish discoloration, indicating active lactic acid fermentation. Flavonoids, phenolics, and terpenoids were present in both fresh and fermented samples, although weaker reactions occurred in stems and brine. Proximate analysis revealed very high moisture content (88.76–95.20%), low protein (0.53–0.88%), low fat (5.03–5.50%), and low residual carbohydrates. LAB isolates (ASP-CF, ASP-B, ASP-D) were Gram-positive, catalase-negative, acid-producing, and non-H₂S-forming. In conclusion, traditional spontaneous fermentation of Brassica juncea produces a LAB-dominated fermented product that retains major phytochemical groups and exhibits proximate characteristics typical of fermented vegetables, supporting its potential as a functional food. Further molecular identification of LAB and quantitative metabolite profiling are recommended.
Simultaneous Analysis of Preservatives in Beverages Samples Using High Pressure Liquid Chromatography Tetty Uli Oktaviana Situmeang; Jansen Silalahi; Hotnida Sinaga; Candra Sigalingging
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 7 (2025): July
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i7.9018

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The development of ways to test the quantities of preservatives in beverages is required, since they are often included in these drinks. It is important to keep an eye on the amount of preservatives used in drinks since several research have shown that they may cause a variety of disorders. The researchers in this study set out to find out how much sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate were in various drinks sampled from the city of Medan. They also wanted to make sure their analytical approach was sound.This study used a reversed-phase HPLC technique using an Eclipse plus C18 column measuring 250 x 4.6 mm and 5 μm, a phosphate buffer mobile phase with a pH of 5, a 70:30 ratio of metanol, and a flow rate of 1.0 ml/minute. The linearity test passed with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.99998 - 0.99999, as shown in the method validation results. A range of 0.2541-0.31101 mg/kg was observed for the LOD values. There was an intermediate accuracy of 0.24% to 0.28%, a percent RSD of the repetability values ranging from 0.21% to 0.24%, and a LOQ from 0.8469 to 1,0338 mg/kg. An average of 99.95% to 104.52% recovery was the outcome. Beverage sweetener determination using the described approach has been a success.