Karakteristik Telur Itik Lokal yang Disimpan pada Suhu Ruang dengan Lama Penyimpanan Berbeda

Abstract

The research was carried out for 25 days from June 16 to July 10, 2021 at Jl. RA Kartini Gg. Hambali no. 9, Margahayu, East Bekasi. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of duck eggs stored at room temperature for 25 days. The research used descriptive method and the sample were 100 eggs of local duck from Tambun Sungai Angke, Pahlawan Setia Village, Tarumajaya District, Bekasi Regency. The eggs were stored at room temperature with an average temperature of 28-30oC and humidity of 70-80% for 25 days. The variable measured were egg weight, egg white index, egg yolk index, and Haugh Unit. Interviews with breeders were conducted to determine the general description of duck rearing management. The results showed that during storage at room temperature duck eggs decreased in weight, yolk index value, albumen index value, and Haugh Unit value. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the quality of eggs stored at room temperature will decrease with the length of storage time.