Penetapan Kadar Natrium Benzoat Pada Cabai Giling Halus (Capsicum annuum Linn.) Secara Spektrofotometri Uv-Vis
Abstrak: The reseacrh about
identification and assay of sodium benzoate content in fine milled chilli taken
from three locations which were Pasar
Ibuh Payakumbuh, Pasar Bawah Bukittinggi
and Pasar Raya Padang had been
done, two samples were taken from each location. It was found that three
samples gave positive indication by esterification reaction to the presence of
sodium benzoate in samples. Assay of sodium benzoate in samples after
extraction with ether as a solvent were carried out using ultraviolet spectrophotometer.
The benzoic acid content of the positive samples were found to be in the range
of 0.811-0.976 g/kg. This amount of benzoic acid content fine milled chilli
samples were below the maximum amount allowedaccording to the rule stated by to National Agency of Drug and Food
Control Republic of Indonesia No. 36/2013 which was 1 g/kg, so it was safe to
consume.
Kata Kunci: Sodium Benzoat;
Milled Chilli; Capsicum annuum Linn.; Spectrophotometry UV
Penulis: Henni Rosaini,
Zulharmita, Susi Yuliana
Kode Jurnal: jpfarmasidd160617
