The Effect of Kluwih (Artocarpus camansi) Concentration to Water Content, Thickness and Water Holding Capacity of Edible Film
Keywords:
Edible film, Breadfruit seed starch, Water content, Water absoprtion, ThicknessAbstract
Edible film is a thin layer that function to coat food ingredients made from natural ingredients that can be consumed and are easily biodegradable. One of the materials that can be used as an ingredient for making edible films is starch from kluwih seeds. This study aims to determine the effect of different concentration of breadfruit seed starch on the characteristics of edible films by analyzing moisture content, thickness, anf water absorption. The research design used a completely randomised design (CDR) with 4 concentration of breadfruit seed starch consisting of P1(2%), P2(4%), P3(6%) and P4(8%). The results of the edible film’s water content ranged from 2,78-2,22%, the thickness of the edible film was 0,15-0,23 mm, and the water absorption capacity of the edible film was 34,11-26,28%. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that there was no significant difference between treatments (p<0,05) on film thickness and water absorption. Edible film with a concentration of breadfruit seed starch of 8 % (P4) had the best film characteristics.
