Indonesian Journal of Food Technology
Vol 5 No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Food Technology

Characteristics of Butterfly Pea Flower Klepon with the Addition of Cinnamon Powder (Cinnamomum verum)

Firdaus Paulus Harapan Jaya Pasaribu (Program Studi Teknologi Pangan, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia)
Putu Ari Sandhi Wipradnyadewi (Program Studi Teknologi Pangan, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia)
Tri Saina Sihotang (Program Studi Teknologi Pangan, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia)
Rachel Monica (Program Studi Teknologi Pangan, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia)
Lilalita Dian Ayu Fitriyani (Program Studi Teknologi Pangan, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia)
Ni Putu Okta Diana Dewi (Program Studi Teknologi Pangan, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia)
Ni Made Elza Diah Sastyari (Program Studi Teknologi Pangan, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jun 2026

Abstract

Background: Klepon is a traditional snack made from glutinous rice flour with brown sugar filling and has a small green round shape. The brown sugar flavor dominates so it is considered monotonous and the green color is from synthetic dyes so it is considered harmful to health. Cinnamon has a distinctive flavor and can act as an antioxidant, while butterfly pea flowers contain anthocyanins that can act as natural dyes and have antioxidant activity. Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of adding cinnamon powder on sensory characteristics, antioxidant activity, total reducing sugars, and texture of butterfly pea flower klepon. Method: This research method used an experimental method with a completely randomized design (CRD), namely the addition of cinnamon powder concentrations to the klepon filling of 0, 5, 10, and 15 % (w/w). Result: The results of the study showed that the best hedonic test results were in the treatment of adding 5% cinnamon powder concentration (P1) with an aroma value of 5.56 (like), color 5.73 (like), texture 5.40 (rather like), taste 5.53 (like), and overall acceptance 5.66 (like). Based on the results of the scoring test, it was found that the addition of cinnamon powder had a significant effect (P<0.05) on the aroma and taste of butterfly pea flower klepon. The follow-up test showed that the addition of cinnamon powder had a significant effect on antioxidant activity, but no significant effect on the total reducing sugar content of butterfly pea klepon.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijft

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Indonesian Journal of Foof Technology is the official publication of the Departement of Food Technology Jenderal Soedirman University. The Journal is envisaged as the major platform for communicating advances/developments in the post-harvest science, engineering, and technology aspects of food/food ...