Jelly Candy Hydroxyapatite from Mackerel Fish Bone

Lia Anggresani (1Department of Midwifery, STIKes Syedza Saintika Padang, Padang, Indonesia 2Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Gifu University, Japan)
Santi Perawati (Department of Pharmacy, STIKes Harapan Ibu Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia)
Ryan Afandi (Department of Pharmacy, STIKes Harapan Ibu Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia)
Rahmadevi (Department of Pharmacy, Adiwangsa University, Jambi, Indonesia)

JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2022): JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA

Background: Calcium is a mineral that is needed by bones and teeth. Calcium needs have not been achieved evenly among children, about 1000mg/day. Hydroxyapatite contains Ca and apatite which is good for the maintenance of bones and teeth. Hydroxyapatite is made from the bones of mackerel, where the bones of mackerel have a high source of calcium. For easy being consumed for children, the hydroxyapatite made in the form of jelly candy. Objective: The aim of this research was Hydroxyapatite Mackerel Fish Bone can be made as Jelly Candy. Methods: Hydroxyapatite from mackerel bones is made by the precipitation method. Then, hydroxyapatite was formulated into jelly candy with concentrations of hydroxyapatite was 18%, 19% and 20% respectively for Formula I, II and III. Jelly candy evaluation includes organoleptic test, gel strength, khamir and ALT ochre, weight uniformity, pH, hedonics, homogeneity and storage. Results: The evaluation showed that all jelly candy formulas are safe for consumption according to SNI 3547.2-2008. Conclusion: In conclusion, hydroxyapatite mackerel fish bone can be made as Jelly Candy with the best concentration in Formula 1.