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Hard candy is a non-crystalline product with a hard texture, shiny appearance and clear cooked at high temperature (140-150°C). One of the main ingredients in making hard candy is sucrose which can accelerate the growth of Streptococcus mutans bacteria, the main cause of dental caries. Thus, researchers conducted a study making sucrose-free hard candy ginger extract products using fructose and glucose syrup as sugar substitutes (sucrose) which are expected to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans bacteria. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the ratio of fructose and glucose on the characteristics of sucrose-free hard candy, ginger extract (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) and find out the best formula in making sucrose-free hard candy, ginger extract (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) based on sensory tests. This research method uses Non-Factorial Complete Randomized Design (RAL). The study parameters include Ph, dissolving time, sensory, RGB color, and antibacterial. The effect of the ratio of fructose and glucose on the characteristics of sucrose-free hard candy ginger extract (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is that the less fructose added and the more glucose, the higher the Ph of the candy, the longer the soluble time, the brighter color produced and the weaker the inhibitory power. Based on the results of sensory tests, it can be concluded that the best formulation in making sucrose-free hard candy ginger extract (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is formula 3 with a ratio of glucose and fructose of 80:30 grams.

CATFISH MINICULTURE OFTEN CALLED AS “BUDIKDAMBER” HAS RAPIDLY GAINED ITS POPULARITY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC DUE TO FOLLOWING REASONS: EASY TO ADOPT AND AFFORDABLE. In this regard, we disseminated technical assistance of “budikdamber” to villagers in two villages: Montongsekar and Sugihwaras, which aimed at fostering the food production in households. The dissemination was carried out through three activities: (1) assembly of “budikdamber” unit, (2) assistance and observation, and (3) evaluation. The unit was assembled using 80 L-plastic container, and filled with about 60 L of freshwater. Catfish seeds (12 cm in length) were reared in the unit for 3 weeks. During the period, their growth (body length, in cm) and survival rate. At the end of period, questionnaires were asked to the participants. The results showed that “budikdamber” unit could be made simply, equipped with water outlet, allowing to change water without jeopardizing fish survival. The assistance and observation to the participants demonstrated a pivotal role in disseminating the technical aspects of the catfish miniculture. The aquculture of catfish using “budikdamber” resulted in a satisfying output, represented by high survival rate ranging from 94 - 100% and final fish size (16.82 - 17.90 cm ). For further consideration, we need to publicize the fish culture method using both offline and online approaches, enabling to deliver the benefits of this technique to broader scale. In conclusion, “budikdamber” could impose significant effect on our attempts in ensuring food security during covid-19 pandemic.

Produksi jagung di Madura memberikan andil besar terhadap total produksi jagung di Jawa Timur. Di tingkat nasional, BPS menunjukkan bahwa produksi jagung di Jawa Timur mencapai 6 juta ton, berkontribusi sebesar 31.3%, atau hampir sepertiga dari total produksi jagung nasional. Produksi jagung yang besar seharusnya didukung dengan kesiapan teknologi produksi untuk mengolahnya menjadi aneka produk turunan, seperti pati. Pati jagung adalah bahan strategis karena digunakan di berbagai sektor, khususnya pangan. Studi ini dilakukan untuk optimasi proses ekstraksi pati jagung Madura-3. Teknik optimasi dilakukan menggunakan desain rancangan d-optimal pada Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Kondisi optimasi meliputi lama perendaman (X1) dan konsentrasi NaOH (X2), dengan rentang sebagai berikut: X1 (12 jam – 36 jam) dan X2 (0.05 – 0.5%). Hasil uji statistik memperlihatkan bahwa model yang berhasil dikonstruksi dinyatakan signifikan, ditunjukkan dengan F value sebesar 7.30, dan Prob lebih dari F sebesar 0.0075 (P kurang dari 0.05). Selain itu, lack of fit adalah 0.45, memperlihatkan bahwa parameter ini tidak signifikan. Lack of fit yang tidak signifikan memang diinginkan. Selain itu, nilai adequate precision dari model mencapai 7.469 (diinginkan lebih dari 4.0) Hasil optimasi menunjukkan bahwa kondisi optimum dapat dicapai pada kondisi X1 = 36 jam dan X2 = 0.05%. Kondisi optimum ini diprediksi mampu menghasilkan nilai rendemen 5.29%, dengan nilai desirability 0.719. Extraction of Madura-3 corn starch by optimizing soaking time and NaOH concentration Corn production in Madura showed a tremendous contribution to total production in the Province of East Java. Noticeably, the province was recorded to yield 6 million tons of corn, responsible for approximately 31.3% of domestic production in 2018, as reported by BPS-Statistics. For this reason, there is a need for developing technology that enables to convert the corn into other valuable products, such as starch. Corn starch is essential material since it is applied in copious sectors mainly including food and pharmacy. This present work aimed at optimizing conditions for isolating starch of Madura-3 corn carried out using d-optimal design in Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The variables included soaking time (X1) and concentration of NaOH (X2), arranged as follows: X1 (12 – 36 h) and X2 (0.05 – 0.5%) according to preliminary research. The results demonstrated that the model constructed from data was significant, resulting in an F value of 7.30 and Prob more than F of 0.0075 (P less than 0.05). Furthermore, the statistical analysis showed a lack of fit at 0.45, which means that it was insignificance, which is favorable for this experiment. In addition, adequate precision of the constructed model was achieved at 7.469 (more than 4.0). Based on the statistical evaluation, the optimum condition for starch isolation was found at X1 = 36 h and X2 = 0.05%, which was predicted to yield starch at 5.29% with the desirability value of 0.719.

We developed additive-free fruit leather made from snake fruit (Salacca sp.), one of the exotic fruits of Madura, Indonesia. Mature snake fruit variety native of Bangkalan Regency was peeled, the seed was discarded, and flesh was blanched for 5 minutes, cooled and then crushed in an electric blender to form a smooth slurry. The slurry was then cooked until thick, spread onto a flat surface, and then dried in an oven at 60°C until dry. Fruit leather with a water content of around 10% was kept in aluminium foil or polypropylene plastic bag at 25 and 35°C for 3 weeks. Every week, fruit leather was examined for tensile strength, water activity, colour (L, a b*values), and titratable acidity. Sensory analysis was performed using ten semi-trained panellists to score hardness, chewiness, sweetness, astringency, aroma, shininess, and cohesiveness. Results indicated that tensile strength apparently increased during storage. Polypropylene bag showed lower water activity and value, but higher titratable acidity of fruit leather. Storage time increased water activity, titratable acidity, but reduced all colour parameters. Higher storage temperature led to higher L and b values. On the contrary, sensory analysis results indicated the limited effect of factors studied. The shininess of fruit leather reduced with the progress of storage, and cohesiveness increased in the first week of storage only, followed by constant reduce towards the storage time. Astringency in snake fruit is a limiting factor. However, snake fruit leather showed moderate level (4.6 out of 9 score) of astringency.

Summary Development of health‐promoting natural products has received importance, and fermented pumpkin can be a viable option, mainly regarding its carotenoid contents. This study aimed to investigate the quality of fermented pumpkin beverages (FPB) under various fermentation conditions (control, T1 = 30 °C, 12 h; T2 = 30 °C, 18 h; T3 = 30 °C, 24 h; T4 = 40 °C, 12 h; T5 = 40 °C, 18 h; T6 = 40 °C, 24 h) by Lactobacillus plantarum. Cell count of lactic acid bacteria, pH, chemical quality (soluble solid, acidity, total sugar, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity), carotenoid contents, and colour attributes (h*, chroma, L*, and yellowing index) of FPB samples were studied. As a result, LAB fermentation significantly affected acidity and total sugar of FPB samples, while it did not change pH and soluble solids significantly. Besides, carotenoid contents and colour attributes of FPB were not different during fermentation, indicating that L. plantarum fermentation retained carotenoids and maintained physical appearances. Regarding sugars and organic acids, their quantity changed due to fermentation and lactic acids increased greatly up to three times higher than control after 24 h of fermentation at 30 °C. Moreover, fermentation by L. plantarum improved total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity, and these may recommend FPB as a potential functional product. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]