Journal of Innovation Research and Knowledge
Vol. 5 No. 8 (2026): Januari 2026

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MANGROVE BAKAU KACANG FRUIT FLOUR (Rhizophora apiculata)

Oktaf Rina (Unknown)
Septian Cahaya Ramadhan (Unknown)
Erdi Suroso (Unknown)
Susilawati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jan 2026

Abstract

Rhizophora apiculata mangrove fruit can be processed into food products and to maintain its shelf life it is processed into flour. Currently there are not many studies that examine the properties, content, and benefits of it. Therefore, testing the physical and chemical characteristics of the flour needs to be done. The purpose of the study was to determine the physical and chemical characteristics of Rhizophora apiculata mangrove fruit flour, as well as to test the quality of the flour. The resulted of the study showed that the physical test of Rhizophora apiculata mangrove fruit flour had a water absorption capacity of 4.26%, solubility of 1.10%, swelling power of 2.84%, and whiteness of 10.24%. The chemical test showed that flour had a water content of 12.74%, ash 2.01%, fat 1.85%, protein 2.06%, carbohydrate 81.34%, and crude fiber 11.51%. The physical characteristics of Rhizophora apiculata mangrove fruit flour can affect the mangrove fruit flour.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIRK

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Health Professions Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Innovation Research and Knowledge, published by Bajang Institute. Published in two formats, print and online, print version of ISSN: 2798-3471 and the online version of ISSN: 798-3641, both of which are published every month. The scope of the journal studies broadly includes: Culture (a ...