Pengaruh Konsentrasi Konyaku terhadap Sifat Fisik, Kimia dan Sensori Jelly Drink Air Kelapa Muda

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of konyaku concentration on the physical, chemical and sensory properties of jelly drink by young coconut water to produce jelly drinks with the best characteristics. The experimental design used was Completely Randomized Design with difference treatment of konyaku concentration added to young coconut water consist of 5 levels: 0,05%; 0,075%; 0,10%; 0,125%; 0,15%. Treatment was repeated 3 times to obtain 15 units of trials. The data obtained from the results of the study were analyzed by variance and if the treatment had significant effect on the observed variables then continued with Duncan test. The results showed that the concentration of konyaku 0,15% was able to produce the best jelly drink with the characteristics: texture 54,97 N, potassium level 0,95 ml/L, crude fiber content 1,40% with color parameter preferred, aroma preferred, texture preferred and very chewy, feelings preferred, and overall acceptance is favored.