The analysis of phosphor content and sensory quality of dragon fruit and moringa oleifera soft candy

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of adding dragon fruit and moringa oleifera to the phosphor content and acceptability of soft candy. This study is an experimental study using a completely randomized design (CRD) with the concentration of adding dragon fruit 10%, 12%, 14%, and 16% Moringa Oleifera 1%, 1%, 2%, and 3% and fresh milk 50 ml. Observation parameters: Phosphor, with the panelists' preference test for colour, texture, taste, and smell. The results showed that the best treatment for adding 12% dragon fruit and 1% moringa leaves was preferred by panelists' in terms of colour, taste, texture, and smell based on analysis using the Mann Whitney test showed a p-value of 0,010 with a mean difference of 53.75, phosphor content 0,288% and meets the quality standard requirement (SNI 2803: 2010). In 100 grams soft candy contains 576 mg of phosphor. Thus, it is considered as an alternative to meet the phosphor daily intake of children under five in Indonesia.