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The Potential of Polysaccharides from Various Plants as Constipation Treatment Sari, Yuli Perwita; Candraruna, Dipta Bthari
Journal of Applied Food Technology Vol 10, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Dept. Food Technology, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17728/jaft.20621

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Constipation is one of the disorders of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Lack of consumption of water and food with fiber are some of the causes of constipation. Treatment for constipation patients can be solved by administering laxatives through drugs (pharmaceuticals) or using polysaccharide parts from plants. There are at least three types of laxatives: bulking agents (having the ability to bulk up), osmotic agents, and stimulants. Polysaccharides can be sourced from whole or some parts of the plants. Each type of plant has different polysaccharide components, and their effects on constipation treatment are also specific. The study aimed to review the mechanisms of polysaccharides from various plants parts and explained the misconception of polysaccharide intake as a laxative agent in treating constipation. This review was based on literature studies related to polysaccharides from plants materials and their effects as laxatives in experimental animals. The review found that these polysaccharides have a positive effect as a laxative or digestive aid. In general, polysaccharides from several plants were extracted and characterized to be used as anti-constipation test materials. These polysaccharides can help increase the amount, weight, and water content of feces (bulk), increase peristalsis, speed up gastric emptying and transit time, as well as restore hormones that work in movement in the digestive tract, and improve the condition of the distal colon tissue. These studies are still limited to using animals as experimental test material in polysaccharides to treat constipation. In addition, it has the potential to be further explored regarding the possibility of clinical trials of polysaccharides in humans as laxatives.
Shelf Life Estimation of Probiotic Peanut Chocolate Jam by Accelerated Shelf Life Testing (ASLT) Method Kamil, Rafli Zulfa; Legowo, Anang Mohamad; Qatrunnada, Filzah Amanina; Sari, Yuli Perwita
Journal of Applied Food Technology Vol 11, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Dept. Food Technology, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17728/jaft.22990

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Probiotics are beneficial bacteria found in probiotic products that can maintain the balance of microflora in the gut. Peanut chocolate jam has the potential to be developed into a probiotic food product. However, the shelf life of this product has not been determined so it is necessary to determine the shelf life using the Accelerated Shelf Life Testing method. This method uses the Arrhenius approach. Determination of shelf life through the calculation of total lactic acid bacteria, aw value, pH value, and total acid during storage. The storage of probiotic peanut chocolate jam used three temperature treatments: 4 ℃, 30 ℃, and 37 ℃. Observations of samples stored at 4 ℃ were made every 5 days until day 25, while samples at 30 ℃ and 37 ℃ were made every 3 days until day 15. The data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2016 through the presentation of data in the form of a scatter diagram accompanied by a trendline and then described descriptively. The shelf life of probiotic peanut chocolate jam based on best before stored at 4 ℃, 30 ℃, and 37 ℃ were 49.52 days; 10.98 days; and 7.64 days, respectively. The jam can still be consumed up to 255.29 days; 86.73; and 66.89 days but no longer has the benefits of the probiotics.