Abstract:The presence of chalky deposits or hard outer covering and extraneous matter are some reasons for product downgrading of dried sandfish, Holothuria scabra, locally known as balat or balatan. Various amounts of fresh papaya leaves, namely, 50, 75, 100, 150, and 200 grams, were used to test its effectiveness in removing the hard spiculy layer on cooked sandfish and assessing its product quality. Results showed that using 75 grams of papaya leaves with 80 minutes of brushing time was found to be effective as 71-8… Show more
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