Effect of Using Turmeric Extract (Curcuma domestica) on The Quality of Squid Crackers (Loligo sp.)

Abstract

Squid crackers are currently quite popular with people in all circles because of the high nutritional content of squid, especially the protein content of 17.9 g / 100 g of fresh squid. This study aims to determine the quality of the best squid crackers (Loligo sp.) by adding different turmeric (Curcuma domestica). The analysis carried out included: Proximate analysis (levels: water, ash, fat, protein, and carbohydrates), and Total Plate Count (TPC) tests. This study used an experimental method, completely randomized design (CRD), with 4 treatments without the administration of turmeric extract (O), dosing 12.5% (A), 15% (B) and 17.5% (C) respectively 6 repetitions. The results of the proximate test analysis, the use of turmeric extract on the making of squid crackers had a significant effect on the quality of squid crackers with the use of the best turmeric extract: 12.5% turmeric dose (moisture content: 9.622%), 17.5% turmeric dose ( fat content: 4.765%), turmeric dosage 17.5% (protein content: 18.112%), 12.5% turmeric dose (carbohydrate level: 68.253%), and 12.5% turmeric dose (ash content: 1.278%). The use of turmeric extract has a very significant effect on TPC on squid crackers, the best treatment is treatment C with a TPC value of 28,350 colonies / gram. The use of turmeric extract as an anti-bacterial ingredient in the process of making squid crackers is able to inhibit bacterial activity and has a fairly high nutrient content.