Pengaruh Penambahan Limbah Kulit Pisang kepok (Musa paradisiaca Linn) dalam Pembuatan Kerupuk

Abstract

Banana is one of national food commodities. Generally, the banana is consumed only by the fruit, while banana peel are still become waste. Banana peel has a carbohydrate content in the form of starch at 18.5%, that can be used as a raw material in the processing of crackers. This study aimed to determine the effect of starch from banana peel through the taste, color, and texture of banana peel crackers using sensory test. Randomized Block Design used in this research with the addition of banana peel as a treatment consists of P1 = 100 grams, P2 = 75 grams, P3 = 50 grams, P4 = 25 grams and each treatment was added 100 grams of tapioca flour. The taste, color, and texture of banana peel crackers were observed through sensory test using a preference scale for 25 panelists. The data were analyzed by analysis of variance if there were significant differences continued by BNT 5%. The sensory test results using a preference scale showed that the banana peel crackers were the most preferred by panelists is 75 grams of the addition of banana peel. The addition of 75 grams of banana peel had a brighter color, delicious and savory taste, also chewy and soft texture which is preferred by panelists.