Innovation of Healthy Snacks: Seaweed Pudding (Eucheuma Cottoni) with Telang Flower Extract (Clitoria Ternatea) as An Immune Booster for School Children
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37287/picnhs.v6i2.47Keywords:
antioxidants, immune booster seaweed, telang flowerAbstract
School-aged children are a vulnerable group prone to nutritional disorders and decreased immunity due to the consumption of unhealthy snacks. This study aimed to develop an innovative healthy snack in the form of pudding made from seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii) with the addition of Telang flower extract (Clitoria ternatea) as a natural immune booster. The research used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four formulations (FO, F1, F2, F3) and two replications. The organoleptic test involved 25 panelists to evaluate the color, taste, aroma, and texture of the product. Nutritional content was analyzed through proximate testing, and antioxidant activity was measured using the DPPH method. The results showed that formulation F3 (60 g seaweed + 500 ml Telang extract) had the highest organoleptic acceptance and the highest antioxidant content. The addition of Telang significantly increased the nutritional value (in terms of protein, fiber, and antioxidants) and the overall acceptability of the product. Therefore, seaweed pudding with Telang has the potential to be a nutritious and functional healthy snack alternative to enhance the immunity of school children.
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