Journal of Food Security and Agroindustry

Effect of Breadfruit Starch-Based Edible Coating on the Physical and Chemical Quality of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) During Storage

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a climacteric horticultural commodity that is highly susceptible to postharvest quality deterioration due to high respiration and transpiration rates. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) starch concentration as an edible coating material and storage duration at 25 °C on the physical and chemical quality of tomato fruit. The study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with a combination of breadfruit starch concentrations of 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, and 6%, and storage durations of 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 days. The observed parameters included vitamin C content, weight loss, total soluble solids, texture, and pH. The results showed that breadfruit starch concentration and storage duration significantly affected vitamin C content, weight loss, and total soluble solids, but had no significant effect on texture and pH. The best treatment was obtained at a breadfruit starch concentration of 6%, which maintained the highest vitamin C content, minimized weight loss, and resulted in a lower final total soluble solids value compared with the other treatments. Breadfruit starch-based edible coating has the potential to be used as an environmentally friendly postharvest technology to maintain quality and extend the shelf life of tomato fruit.

Effect of Particle Size of Coconut Dregs and Peanut Ratio on the Characteristics of High-Fiber Snack Bar

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Coconut dregs are a byproduct of the coconut oil processing industry, and their utilization as food is limited, even though they still contain crude fiber. This study aimed to analyze the effects of the size and ratio of peanuts and coconut dregs on the physical (color), chemical (water content and crude fiber), and sensory characteristics of snack bars. This study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with two factors: the first factor is size of the coconut dregs (coarse and fine). The second factor was the ratio of coconut dregs to peanuts (15:85, 20:80, and 25:75 g/g). The analysis carried out on the snack bar was water content, fiber content, color (L*, a*, b*, whiteness index and browning index), sensory analysis (taste, color, aroma and texture) and hedonic. The results showed that the size of coconut dregs and the ratio of coconut dregs: peanuts did not affect the water content, b*, aroma, but did affect the fiber content, L*, a*, browning index, sensory taste, color, texture and hedonic. The 25:75 g ratio of coarse coconut dreg to peanuts had the highest preference score, with water and fiber contents of 4.51% and 17.52 %, respectively. The browning index of the snack bar with the highest preference score was the lowest. The coarse coconut dreg had a browning index of 28.80. The browning index of the snack bar with a coconut dreg:peanut ratio of 25:75 g had a browning index of 27.61.

Role of Packaging Design and Product Presentation in Consumers’ Purchase Decisions for Aloe Vera Ice Cream

Siti Zaleha, R R Siti Astuti, Nur Rohmah Lutfi A'yuni — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study aimed to examine the effect of packaging design as well as product presentation on consumer purchasing decisions for aloe vera ice cream. The study employed a quantitative method with an associative approach. Data were obtained through questionnaires distributed to 31 respondents who had previously purchased the product, selected using purposive sampling techniques. The research instruments were tested for validity and reliability, and the data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS software. Prior to hypothesis testing, classical assumption tests were conducted to ensure the suitability of the regression model. The results showed that packaging design and product presentation simultaneously had a significant effect on purchasing decisions. However, partially, packaging design did not have a significant effect on purchasing decisions. In contrast, product presentation had a positive and significant effect and became the most dominant factor influencing consumer purchasing decisions. The coefficient of determination indicated that the model had a moderate explanatory ability, suggesting that other factors outside this study also influenced consumer purchasing decisions. In conclusion, purchasing decisions were more influenced by the visual appearance of product presentation than by packaging design itself. M Therefore, product development should focus more on improving presentation quality while continuing to optimize packaging design as a supporting factor for product attractiveness.

Consumer Preference Analysis of Turmeric Simplisia Attributes Using Conjoint Analysis Method at PT CAN Herbs Indonesia

Anugerah Putri Unikinova, Fitria Naimatus Sadiyah, Adi Prayoga — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Indonesia has substantial potential for the development of biopharmaceutical crops, including turmeric (Curcuma domestica Val.), which is widely used as a raw material in the herbal industry. However, the declining demand for dried turmeric simplicia indicates a mismatch between the characteristics of the products offered and consumer preferences. This study aimed to analyze consumer preferences for dried turmeric simplicia attributes using conjoint analysis. The study was conducted using a full-profile approach by distributing questionnaires to 40 respondents, consisting of home industry business actors, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and herbal industries. The analyzed attributes included price, moisture content, payment system, and color. The data were analyzed to obtain the utility value and relative importance of each attribute. The results showed that price was the most influential attribute in consumer decision-making, followed by payment system, moisture content, and color. The most preferred attribute combination was dried turmeric simplicia with a moisture content of <8%, a price of IDR 35,000.00-40,000.00, full upfront payment, and bright yellow color. Consumer preferences for dried turmeric simplicia were multidimensional and influenced by a combination of product attributes. Therefore, producers are advised to implement quality standardization and competitive pricing strategies to improve the market competitiveness of dried turmeric simplicia.

Design and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Improving Postharvest Handling of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Using the PDCA Method

Ikhsan Taat Tri Wijayanto, Nur Rohmah Lutfi A'yuni, Adi Prayoga — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The SOP was developed based on the PDCA method by referring to the 2011 Guidelines for Post-Harvest Handling Technology of Medicinal Plants issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and the 2015 Guidelines for Post-Harvest Handling of Medicinal Plants issued by the Ministry of Health. This study aimed to implement the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) method in the design of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for post-harvest handling of ginger (Zingiber officinale) to improve the quality of ginger simplicia at Sabda Rempah MSME. This study used a one-factor completely randomized design (CRD), namely drying temperature and duration, consisting of four treatments: 70 °C for 6 h, 40 °C for 9 h, 50 °C for 9 h, and 60 °C for 9 h. Each treatment was repeated three times, resulting in 12 experimental units. The differences between ginger post-harvest handling with and without SOP implementation were found in the wet sorting, draining, and dry sorting stages. The results showed differences in moisture content between ginger simplicia processed with and without the SOP. Ginger simplicia processed using the SOP had a moisture content of 9.47%, whereas ginger simplicia processed without the SOP had a moisture content of 13.86%. Sensory evaluation showed that ginger simplicia processed with the SOP had better color, aroma, and texture than those processed without the SOP. Moisture content data were analyzed using ANOVA, followed by Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) when significant differences were found. In addition, a paired samples t-test was used to compare moisture content between the treatment without SOP at 70 °C for 6 h and the treatment with SOP at 60 °C for 9 h. The implementation of a PDCA-based SOP was proven to improve the quality of ginger simplicia.

Influence of Innovation Characteristics and Socioeconomic Factors on the Adoption Level of Booster Murni Among Longan Farmers

Utari Praba Ningrum, Epsi Euriga, Mastur — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Longan (Dimocarpus longan) is a high-value horticultural commodity with increasing market demand in Indonesia. However, its productivity still faces several constraints, particularly the limited application of optimal cultivation technologies. Booster Murni technology was developed as an innovation to stimulate flowering and fruiting in longan, thereby increasing crop productivity; however, its adoption level among farmers remains varied. This study aimed to analyze the effects of innovation attributes and socio-economic factors on the adoption level of Booster Murni among longan farmers in Moyudan and Minggir Kapanewon, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The study was conducted from December 2025 to May 2026 using a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis. The entire population of 30 farmers using Booster Murni was selected as respondents through a census method. Data were collected using questionnaires. The results showed that the innovation attributes of Booster Murni were in the high category, with an achievement level of 80%, while the adoption level reached 83.7% and was also classified as high. Simultaneously, socio-economic factors and innovation attributes had a significant effect on the adoption level. Partially, only compatibility and observability had positive and significant effects on the adoption level, whereas age, education, land area, relative advantage, complexity, and trialability had no significant effect. The regression model explained 81.7% of the variation in adoption level. Therefore, improving the compatibility of the technology with farmers’ conditions and enhancing the ease of observing innovation outcomes should be prioritized to promote the sustainable adoption of Booster Murni.