PEMANFAATAN NIRA AREN (Arenga pinnata Merr) SEBAGAI BAHAN PEMBUATAN GULA PUTIH KRISTAL
Abstract: A research was
conducted to evaluate the quality of white refined sugar produced from palm
tree (Arenga pinnata) using direct and indirect cooking processes. Visual
methods were applied to determine color, shape and texture of produced sugar.
The sucrose, ash, and other sugar contents as well as dry weight of produced
refined sugar were also analyzed. Results showed that the production process
using direct cooking resulted in small granulated, dry, compacted and milky
white refined sugar, while that using indirect cooking (four hours storage)
produced clay granulated, less compacted, dust shape and browning refined
sugar. The sucrose, ash, and other sugar contents found in direct cooking
process were 10.27%, 0.016%. and 2.68%, respectively, while those found in
indirect cooking process were 11.11%, 0.018%, and 2.78%, respectively.
Penulis: Baharuddin, Musrizal
Muin, Herniaty Bandaso
Kode Jurnal: jpkehutanandd070041
