| dc.description.abstract | Qualitative testing of formalin content in catfish samples using
chromatogenic acid reagent was carried out. This research aims to identify the
formaldehyde content in catfish obtained from UPT. Laboratorium Kesehatan
North Sumatra Province. The method used was a qualitative test for formalin
content using chromatopathic acid reagent, where by carrying out simple
distillation as a preliminary stage for sample preparation. Distillation is the
process of separating components from two or more liquids based on differences
in speed and ease of evaporation of each component. The results of this research
show that the catfish samples that were tested at the UPT Laboratorium
Kesehatan North Sumatra Province did not contain formalin or the results were
negative, which means catfish are safe for consumption among the public.Catfish
is a popular freshwater fishery commodity in Indonesia. However, the use of
formalin as an animal feed preservative in catfish cultivation is still often found.
Formalin contains formaldehyde, a carcinogenic compound that is dangerous to
human health. Therefore, it is important to test the formalin content of catfish to
ensure food safety. Overall, I am interested in the title "Qualitative Test of
Formalin Content in Patin Fish Using Chromatofat Reagent" because this topic is
important and interesting for those who like to eat catfish which has a significant
impact on public health, and uses simple and easy research methods to detect the
presence of formaldehyde in food. It is hoped that this research can make a
positive contribution in increasing public awareness about food safety and
encouraging safe and healthy consumption of catfish. | en_US |
