The properties of Zingiberaceae starch films for Galamai packaging

Abstract

This research was aimed to determine the characters of edible film from Zingiberaceae starch for galamai packaging. This research design was Complete Randomized Design with 4 treatments (temulawak starch, turmeric starch, red ginger starch and white ginger starch) and 3 replications. A better film characteristic for galamai packaging was obtained from temulawak compared to other treatments. Its film properties were: thickness of 0.30 mm, water content of 13.07%, water activity 0.587, water evaporation 0.43 g/m2.h, and antimicrobial activity against microorganisms on galamai of 2.4 mm (clear zone), and perfectly spread film under microscopic observation.