Analisis Pewarna dan Pemanis Buatan pada Manisan Buah serta Perilaku Produsen di Kota Medan Tahun 2024

Abstract

Candied fruit manufacturers usually add artificial colourings and sweeteners on fruits for more attractive appearance and sweeter taste. This study was done to analyse the colourings used, especially Rhodamine B, Metanil Yellow, and cyclamates, and the behaviour of candied fruit manufacturers. A descriptive survey with cross-sectional approach was used in this study. Data were obtained from candied fruit samples assessed in laboratory and interview with 10 candied fruit manufacturers in Medan. It was found that all samples contained permitted colouring such as Amaranth, Yellow FRS, and Red 10B, and no prohibited artificial colourings were observed. All samples contained cyclamates where 30% met the criteria below the threshold values while 70% did not and were above the threshold values. It was found from the interview that most candied fruit manufacturers had sufficient knowledge (60%) on artificial colourings and sweeteners. The behaviour of all manufacturers was good (100%), and the action was mostly found as adequate (80%). In conclusion, all candied fruits did not contain non-permitted colourings Rhodamine B and Metanil Yellow but contain cyclamates. Manufacturers were recommended to use natural sweeteners such as sugars and to notice the regulations on the use of artificial colourings and sweeteners so that the knowledge and action of all manufacturers can improve to the good category, and for the public to consume less candied fruits