ANALISIS KANDUNGAN RHODAMIN B DAN PEMANIS BUATAN (SAKARIN) PADA BUAH SEMANGKA (CITRULLUS LANATUS) YANG DIJUAL DI PASAR TRADISIONAL DAN PASAR MODEREN KOTA MEDAN TAHUN 2013
Abstract: The analysis of
Rhodamin B and Artificial Sweetener (saccharin) in watermelon (Citrullus
Lanatus) which is sold at traditional and modern market, Medan 2013. Watermelon
(Citrullus Lanatus) is very refreshing when enjoyed during the hot day that can
be used as thirst remover. Besides refreshing, this fruit is also so beneficial
for health. Currently, injection watermelon spreads increasingly. Injection
watermelon is watermelon that have been manipulated with textile dyes and
artificial sweeteners to attract consumers, and this has been found in
several major cities in Indonesia. The
aim of this research to determine the presence of dyes (Rhodamine B) and
artificial sweeteners (Saccharin) in watermelon which is sold at several
markets in Medan. The method of this research was a descriptive survey. Samples
were obtained from watermelon farmers in Naga Timbul village, Tanjung Morawa,
traditional markets (Sukarame Market, Pringgan Market, Simpang Limun Market,
Sentra Market) and modern markets (Carrefour Medan Fair Supermarket, Brastagi
Supermarket, Hypermart Sun Plaza Supermarket, Ramayana Aksara Supermarket).
Then the samples were analized in Regional Health Laboratories of North Sumatra
Province. The analysis carried out by coloring paper chromatography and gravimetric
methods. The analysis saccharin sweetener using dried vaporized method.The
results of this research from 10 samples of watermelon indicate that they did
not use Rhodamine B and Saccharin.It is suggested to Food and Drug
Administration (BPOM) to make an inspection of watermelon throughout market in
Medan and socializing both to producers and consumers about the use of dyes and
artificial sweeteners in order that watermelons which is sold in market being
safe and qualify.
Penulis: Ike Bena Lestina,
indra cahaya, Irnawati Marsaulina
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd130183
