Physicochemical and sensory properties of pempek made from narrow-barred spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) combined with barramundi (Lates calcarifer): Physicochemical and sensory properties of pempek made from narrow-barred spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) combined with barramundi (Lates calcarifer)

Nopianti, Rodiana
Widiastuti, Indah
Supriadi, Agus
Nugroho, Gama Dian
Lestari, Susi
Andini, Jesicha

Jurnal Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan Indonesia
Vol. 28 No. 9 (2025): Jurnal Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan Indonesia 28(9)

Pempek is a traditional food typical of the Palembang region in South Sumatra. Pempek is made from a mixture of ground fish and tapioca flour. This study aimed to determine the best formula for combining narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) and barramundi (Lates calcarifer) based on the physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of pempek. The experimental design was a randomized block design consisting of five treatment levels, each repeated three times: P1= 4:0, P2= 3:1, P3=2:2, P4= 1:3, and P5= 0:4. The research parameters used were proximate, physical, and sensory analyses. Proximate test results showed that the water content of pempek ranges from 53.65-56.27%, ash content 1.10-1.43%, fat content 0.35%-0.8%, protein content 7.05-8.42%, and carbohydrate levels 34.52-35.7%. The color test results for whiteness ranged from 54.90-59.32, lightness value 56.54-60.30, hue value 107.75-113.39°, and chroma value 8.89-13.17. The results of the pempek hardness test ranged from 22.7–24.87 N. The sensory test results for aroma were 5.08-5.36, and taste were 4.68-6.36. Based on all research parameters, the best combination of pempek was in treatment P4 (1:3).