Study of Rhodamine B Dyes Content in Snacks of Karuwisi Traditional Market Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

Snack is food that is purchased in a ready-to-consume form and is widely preferred because of its relatively cheap price, easy to obtain, attractive and varied appearance. Rhodamine B dye is one of the colouring substances prohibited for food and is declared as hazardous substance according to Regulation of Health Minister Indonesia No. 722/Menkes/Per/IX/1988 regarding dyes that are declared dangerous and prohibited in Indonesia as well as in the Decree of the Directorate General of POM No. 239/Menkes/Per/V/1985 regarding certain dye stuffs declared as hazardous materials. This study aimed to recognize the levels of Rhodamine B dye in snacks traded. This was descriptive survey research with laboratory examination by analysing Rhodamine B dye on snacks by the results of UV-Vis spectrophotometric method. Population in this study were all snacks marketed in Karuwisi Traditional Market, while the sample was nine snacks consisting of: chili sauce, layer cake, red chocolate cream, red curly crackers, cassava chips, red jelly, red popcorn, cassava crackers, and macaroni crackers because the nine samples were physically identical to Rhodamine B colouring agent, namely the use of a striking red or pink colour. The sampling technique was total sampling. The results revealed that of the nine samples, only one sample was positive for Rhodamine B, namely cassava cracker containing 7.960μg/g. It concluded that red cassava cracker was a wholesale snack at Karuwisi Traditional Market which is positive for Rhodamine B.

Qualitative Analysis of Rhodamine B Dye on Usek Crackers Sold by Producers in Kasepuhan Village, Batang District

“…To prevent the dangers of Rhodamine B, people need to know the characteristics of foods containing Rhodamine B, such as uneven food color; there are several dots or lumps of color on food, brighter and shinier colors, and slightly bitter or more bitter taste when consumed (Ridjal & Kasma, 2022). With the discovery of positive usek crackers containing Rhodamine B, it is hoped that the public will be more careful in consuming colored foods, especially red usek crackers circulating in Batang Regency and its surroundings, and it is hoped that the local health office will take more Qualitative Analysis of Rhodamine B Dye on Usek Crackers Sold by Producers in Kasepuhan Village, Batang District firm action on the prohibition of Rhodamine B dye in food or other hazardous materials and conduct supervision in the form of more optimal raids.…”

“…Use crackers are processed crackers that cook using sand without using a frying process with oil (Sulistri, Sunarsih, Utama, & Moseki, 2020). Culinary characteristics that contain Rhodamine B mean a more striking color, sometimes clear gloss, hues that look uneven, or there are lumpy colors (Ridjal & Kasma, 2022).…”

Spatial and Prevalence Analysis of Behavioral Non-Communicable Diseases on Soppeng Regency: Results of Health Survey 2016-2018

“…It is widely recognized that the risk factors for behavioral non-communicable diseases, including hypertension and diabetes, can include an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, excessive alcohol consumption and smoking, and being overweight or obese [15,16]. The sub-districts of Liliriaja, Donridonri, and Lalabata are areas with a high prevalence of hypertension and diabetes, which support the increasing prevalence of smokers.…”