Lemon is a fruit that is rich in vitamin C. The processing of lemon as an infused water is one way to get optimal benefits from lemon. Lemon infused water is treated by soaking it in water for several hours. The temperature and soaking time are thought to influence the physical and chemical characteristics of lemon infused water. This study aims to determine the level of turbidity, vitamin C and antioxidant activity of lemon infused water. This study used a completely randomized design of two factors, with two differences in temperature (refrigerator temperature and room temperature) and five differences in soaking time (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 hours) and then analyzed turbidity levels, vitamin C levels and antioxidant activity. Observation data were analyzed using Two Way Anova. The results showed turbidity, vitamin C, and antioxidant activity at room temperature were higher than the refrigerator temperature and the longer soaking the turbidity level, vitamin C, and antioxidant activity were also as high as possible. The results of the analysis of variance showed that there were effects of temperature and soaking time on the level of turbidity and vitamin C of lemon infused water but there was no effect of soaking time on antioxidant activity. Soaking time at room temperature for 1 hour or at refrigerator temperature for 4 hours is the best time to get optimum vitamin C and antioxidant activity.

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ABSTRAKProses perkecambahan biji-bijian seperti beras dapat meningkatkan beberapa nilai gizi seperti asam amino dan serat pangan. Beras merah dan kecambahnya diyakini mampu menurunkan glukosa darah pada penderita diabetes melitus (DM). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengevaluasi efek hipoglikemik kecambah beras merah pada tikus diabetes yang diinduksi STZ-NA terhadap kadar glukosa darah, insulin, serta indeks HOMA-IR dan HOMA β. Penelitian ini bersifat eksperimental in vivo pada hewan coba tikus Wistar jantan usia 10 minggu sebanyak 24 ekor dengan desain penelitian randomized post test only control group. Tikus dibagi menjadi 4 kelompok, masing-masing 1 kelompok tanpa induksi STZ-NA dengan diet standar dan 3 kelompok diinduksi STZ-NA dengan diet standar, beras merah dan kecambah beras merah. Percobaan dilakukan selama 6 minggu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kecambah beras merah mampu menurunkan kadar glukosa darah sebesar 61,88 % dan nilai HOMA-IR (parameter resistensi insulin) 56,82 %. Kadar insulin meningkat 16,35 % dan HOMA β 763,6 %. Disimpulkan, kecambah beras merah mampu menurunkan kadar glukosa darah dan kondisi resistensi insulin tikus DM, dan meningkatkan sel beta pankreas.Kata kunci: HOMA-IR; HOMA β; hipoglikemik; insulin; kecambah beras merah ABSTRACTThe process of germination of grains such as rice could increase some nutritional values of amino acids and dietary fiber. Red rice and its sprouts are believed to be able to decrease blood glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). The aim of this study was to evaluate the hypoglycemic effect of red rice sprouts in STZ-NA induced diabetic rats on blood glucose level, insulin level, and HOMA-IR and HOMA-β index. This experimental study was conducted based on randomized post test only control group design using 24 male Wistar rats aged 10 weeks. Rats were divided into 4 groups, one group without induction of STZ-NA fed with a standard diet (control) and three groups of STZ-NA induced with a standard diet, red rice and red rice germ. Experiments were conducted for 6 weeks. The results showed that sprouted red rice lowered blood glucose levels by 61.88 % and the value of HOMA-IR (insulin resistance parameters) by 56.82%. Insulin level increased by 16.35 % and HOMA-β by 763.6 %. This study showed that red rice germ was able to ddecrease blood glucose levels and insulin resistance of DM rats and increase strength of the pancreatic beta cells.

Black rice flour during storage has the disadvantage of reducing the antioxidant content and antioxidants present in black rice flour due to improper packaging for storage so that the pH increases, the color will disappear so that the anthocyanin content will also decrease during storage. This study aims to determine the influence of packaging type and storage time to levels of anthocyanins, antioxidant activity, moisture content, and color of black rice flour. This research uses a factorial completely randomized design consisting of 2 factors: first factor type of packaging (PP and Alufo) with each thickness of 0.5 mm and second factor storage duration (0 days, 14 days, 28 days, 42 days, and 56 days) in room temperature. The results of statistical test showed that the type of packaging and storage duration influenced the anthocyanin content, antioxidant activity, moisture content, and color. Antosianin content of black rice flour at the end of shelf life on PP packaging of 5.39 ppm sample and Alufo 14.14 ppm sample. Antioxidant activity at end of shelf life in packing of PP equal to 18,6% and Alufo 24,48%. Water content at end of shelf life on packing PP 2,34% and Alufo 2,65%. The color is at the end of shelf life on the packaging of PP 8,351 and Alufo 7,568.

Seasoning is a spice ingredient that is processed into dishes that have a high level of aroma and taste without losing the components of natural ingredients. The characteristics of the seasoning are yellowish white, distinctive aroma and wet texture. Seasoning damage can occur due to oxidation of fat which is influenced by humidity at room temperature. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between shelf life and total bacteria, TBA number, and sensory properties of the experimental type of white pasta seasoning. For making white paste seasoning, all ingredients are selected fresh and weighed, then the blanching process is carried out by soaking all ingredients in hot water at 80oC for 5 minutes. Then blend all ingredients using oil and sauté over low heat for about 30 minutes. This study used a monofactor completely randomized design, with 5 treatments of shelf life (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 days) and 5 replications. The results of this study showed an increase in bacterial growth during 20 days of storage. At storage 0, 5, 10, and 15 days the results were not significantly different, while at storage 20 days gave significantly different results in the long storage treatment. All the old treatments for storing white pasta base spices were acceptable to the panelists.