Analysis of Protein and Fat Content in Beef Meatballs Sold in the Kefamenanu City

Abstract

­This study aims to analyze  the protein content and fat content of  meatballs sold  in the city of kefamenanu. This research has been carriend out at the architektural livestock chemistry laboratory Nusa Cendana University. The methods Used to measure the protein content and fat content are Soxhlet Extraction Method and the Macro-Kjehldahl Method. The variables observed were the protein content and fat content sold  in the city of  Kefamenanu. The data obtained were tabulated using  tables and graphs and then analyzed descriptively. The results of this study indicate that  the protein content and fat content of beef meatballs circulating in the city of kefamenanu has a protein content below the SNI standard, while the fat content of beef meatballs has met SNI standard.