Determination of quality parameters in nata de cocolawak as hepatoprotector functional food

Abstract

One of the hepatotoxic condition is caused when consuming large amounts of drugs induced liver injury for a long period of time, such as in TB (tuberculosis) treatment [1]. One of the solutions to prevent the occurrence of hepatotoxicity symptoms in TB patients is by consuming temulawak (Curcuma xanthorriza Roxb.) supplements [2]. Temulawak supplement was given in the form of dessert nata de cocolawak to increase patient interest in consuming it because it is served in a better taste. Parameters product quality of food was determined based on SNI (Indonesian National Standard). This research was conducted in order to increase the economics and environment value of nata de coco products as a functional food. Based on the measurement results, the quality of nata de cocolawak products meets most of the SNI parameters for nata de coco products. Nata de cocolawak products have 9.56% of sugar, 2.11% of crude fiber, level of mineral content are 3.63 mg/Kg of iron, 58.25 mg/Kg of calcium, and 25.73 mg/Kg of zinc, level of metal contaminant are 0.005 ppm of Pb, 0.212 ppm of Cu, and negative levels for As. The Total plate count (TPC) on the product to measure microbial contamination is 5.5.102 CFU/g. Curcumin content as an active compound in the product is 1.306mg/g of sample. The treatment group had smaller ALT, AST, and ALP values than the placebo group. But statistically, these values did not differ significantly (p> 0.05).

The Effect of Consumption Nata De Cocolawak on Lipid Serum Levels on Healthy Women

“…In previous study, nata de cocolawak contains 58.25mg/Kg of calcium and 25.73 mg/Kg of zinc [10]. The reference [37] reported that a low calcium intake was related to increase total serum cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol concentration significantly.…”

“…Each solution was read spectrophotometrically at maximum absorbance 420nm. The standard calibration curve of rutin (5,10,15,20, and 25 µL/mL) was plotted.…”

“…The solutions were read at maximum absorbance 416 nm spectrophotometrically. The standard calibration curve (10,15,20,25, and 30 %v/v) was plotted using atropine standard.…”

“…Based on the results of previous studies, fiber content in the nata de cocolawak product was measured at 211mg/g and contained total curcumin of 129.355 ± 0.032mg/100g products [10]. One of the activities to decrease blood lipid was influenced by the activity of antioxidant compounds.…”

“…Some sources of natural antioxidants are ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds, and flavonoid compounds. Based on its feasibility as a food, nata de cocolawak products also meet Indonesian National Standards for nata de coco products [10]. This study aims to look at the effect of consumption of nata de cocolawak on decreasing blood lipid profiles.…”