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Effect of Stevia and Erythritol on Sensory, Microbiological, and Physicochemical Characteristics of Black Glutinous Rice Cookies Sulistyawati, Eko Yuliastuti Endah; Rismaya, Rina; Fauziyyah, Athiefah; Ulfah, Mutiara
Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology Vol. 8 No. 3 (2024): Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
Publisher : Green Engineering Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jaast.v8i3.204

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Cookie is a popular and well-liked food but is high in calories and low in fiber. Replacing sugar by artificial sweeteners in cookies is expected to reduce the calorific value of cookies. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding artificial sweeteners on the physical, sensory, microbiological characteristics, and functional benefits of cookies. A completely randomized design with sweeteners (stevia and erythritol) and concentrations (0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.5%) was used. The results showed that stevia and erythritol had significantly affected all test parameters, except in the mold/yeast parameters of cookies. The adding of stevia and erythritol significantly decreased L*, a*, b*, hedonic scores, caloric values, dietary fiber contents, total microbial values but significantly increased hardness and antioxidant capacities (IC50) of final cookies. All sensory ratings of the sucrose and formulated cookies were >3 points, which demonstrated that stevia and erythritol can be sugar replacers that can reduce calorie cookies. The findings can guide in the reformulation of low-calorie, high-fiber, and non-gluten cookies.
Study on The Addition of Honey as a Natural Antimicrobial Agents in Avocado Juice (Persea americana Mill) Suhartatik, Nanik; Mustofa, Akhmad; Wijaya, Danastri; ES, Eko Yuliastuti; Astuti, Beti Cahyaning
Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jaast.v8i2.241

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Unpasteurized avocado juice is a popular food product, considered natural, fresh, and healthy. Microbial contamination in unpasteurized juice is high and can pose health risks to humans. Such processing technology is applied to reduce the level of contamination, such as pasteurization, adding preservatives, cooling/freezing temperature, or adding antimicrobial compounds. Honey has a high sugar content, low pH, contains hydrogen peroxide, and organic acid that can inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria. This research aims to determine the antibacterial activity of honey in avocado juice using different types of honey types including honey produced by Apis dorsata (AD), Apis mellifera from wildflowers (AMW), Trigona sp (TG) and A. mellifera from kapok (Ceiba pentandra) (AMC) flowers). The second factor was honey concentration (5, 10, and 15%). The results showed that after 2h of incubation, AD honey inhibited the total coliform bacteria by 98.84% at a concentration of 10%, AMW honey effectively inhibited total Staphylococci by 99.04% at a concentration of 15%, and TG honey successfully inhibited total Salmonella-Shigella bacteria at a concentration of 15%. Therefore, using honey in avocado juice can inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, although it has not reached the minimal limits of fruit juice quality standards. Further research is needed to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration of honey required to inhibit pathogenic bacteria in avocado juice.