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Journal : Academia Open

Corn Starch Concentration and Thickener Type in Edible Film: Konsentrasi Tepung Jagung dan Jenis Pengental dalam Film Makanan Vandha Nita; Lukman Hudi
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.9023

Abstract

General Background: Edible films are biodegradable packaging materials that serve as protective barriers against moisture, gases, and solutes while maintaining food quality and safety. Specific Background: Corn starch (Zea mays L.) is a hydrophilic biopolymer capable of forming films, and its combination with hydrocolloid thickeners such as pectin, carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC), and carrageenan may alter physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics. Knowledge Gap: Limited empirical data exist regarding the combined role of corn starch concentration and thickener type in determining comprehensive edible film properties. Aims: This study aimed to determine how varying corn starch concentrations  and thickener types influence edible film characteristics using a factorial randomized complete block design. Results: The optimal formulation consisted of 2% corn starch with CMC, yielding solubility of 6.99%, thickness of 0.20 mm, texture of 50.66 N, lightness of 79.64, redness  of 1.43, yellowness  of 0.68, reducing sugar of 1.98%, moisture content of 14.54%, and neutral-to-like sensory scores for aroma, color, texture, and flavor.Novelty: The study provides a comparative evaluation of multiple hydrocolloid thickeners combined with graded corn starch levels  Implications: These findings support the selection of suitable starch–hydrocolloid formulations for developing biodegradable edible packaging with acceptable functional and sensory qualities. Highlights: The formulation using 2% starch with CMC produced the most favorable overall quality metrics. Moisture content, reducing sugar, and selected color attributes differed significantly across treatments. Sensory evaluation indicated neutral-to-positive acceptance for aroma, color, texture, and flavor. Keywords:Edible Film; Corn Starch; Hydrocolloid Thickener; Biodegradable Packaging; Physicochemical Properties
Co-Authors A. Miftakhurrahmat A. Miftakhurrahmat Miftakhurrahmat Achmad Rendika Putra Agustini, Ida Aisyah Nurkhaliza Al - Machfud Al Machfudz Al Machfudz, Al Machfudz Albraham Fitrianto Alfiyanti, Trisca Yuniar Alfrina Nabila Alhaq Alhaq, Alfrina Nabila Amelia K, Paramitha Andriani Eko Prihatiningrum, Andriani Eko Apriliana Sari, Indah Ardiansyah Dwi Wicaksono Ardiansyah Arief Wisaksono Arista, Sintha Wahyu Arvialika, Yesy Dwita As’at Rizal, As’at Rizal Atik Wahyuni Awanda Rizky Amalia Ayu , Hesti A’rasy Fahruddin A’rasy Fahruddin Bastian, Fahmi Yudas Budiandari , Rahma Utami Budiandari, Rahma Utami Deby Irawan Dieo Riezma Elfahira Dwiyan Audi Artantha Elshiva, Danya Mozza Erika Puspita Sari Eva Hidayatul Khusnah Fahruddin, A'rasy Fakhrudin, A’rasy Fakhrudin, A’rasy Hadiah Fitriyah Hanik Machfudloh Hanik Machfudloh Hariska Ade Pratama Hikmah, Allysa Rowihatunnufus Hilmi, Sectio Bachrul Ida Agustini Saidi Indah Apriliana Sari Wulandari Indah Sulistiyowati Intan Rohma Nurmalasari Izza Anshory Jian Permani Ningsih Kasih Ayu Wulansari Kiranti, Irma Lesmana, Mochammad Affan Lilin Nur Indah Sari Linda Wige Ningrum M Fadil M.Rizki Firbiono Hardiadana Marina Arta Rahayu Masashoumy Pasparingi Mauliana, Metatia Intan Mega Ari Sovani Miftakhurrahmat, A. Miftakhurrahmat Miranda, Wiji Amelia Misbachul Ulum Muh Arul Romadhon MULYADI Mulyadi Mulyadi Nanag Dwi Prasetiyo Ningrum, Linda Wige Nur Ravita Hanun Nurkhaliza, Aisyah Paramitha Amelia Kusumawardani Pasparingi, Masashoumy Poppy Diana Sari Pradiko, Rifky Pramesti Regita Rahma Utami Rahma Utami Budiandari Rahmah Utami Budiandari Ribangun Bamban Jakaria RIMA AZARA Rokhania, Atik Sahara, Zhahlya Amaldha Saiful Anwar Shazana Dhiya Ayuni Sigit Hermawan Sriyono Sriyono Surya Ningrum Sutarman . Syaiful Anam Syaiful Anam Syarifa R N Syarifa Ramadhani Nurbaya Trisca Yuniar Alfiyanti Utami, Rahma Vandha Nita WDP, Al Machfud Wiji Amelia Miranda Wiwik Sumarmi Wiwit Hariyanto