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Research Title

ARREUS: Innovative Nutrient-Rich Pudding Based on Arenga pinnata and Dragon Fruit Peel Waste (Selenicereus undatus) to Support Childhood Stunting Prevention

Research Abstract

Indonesia is an agricultural country that is abundant in agricultural products, but there are often problems related to the management of agricultural waste that has not been optimized. One of the wastes such as dragon fruit peels is often only considered as waste and thrown away. The purpose of this research is to process dragon fruit peels with kolang-kaling as AREUS pudding which is a functional food rich in fiber and antioxidants. Chemical content analysis was conducted to determine total sugar, ash content, water content, total calories, fat content, protein content, total carbohydrates, sodium salt and nutritional value information on AREUS pudding. Data analysis using quantitative descriptive methods on taste, texture and color. The results of the nutritional content test on AREUS pudding showed the presence of tora sugar content of 15.60%; ash content of 0.430%; water content of 77.79%; total calories of 90 kcal/kg; fat content of 0.124%; protein content of 0.665%; total carbohydrates of 20.99%, and sodium salt of 683.9mg/Kg. These results indicate that AREUS pudding can be developed as a functional food. Organoleptic test results on AREUS pudding showed the quality of the pudding according to the indicators is good. The flavor scored 2.64 which is sweet, the texture scored 2.44 which is in the good category according to the indicator, namely chewy texture. The color of AREUS pudding scored 2.84 which is in the good category according to the indicator that has a purplish red color. These results indicate that AREUS pudding can be developed as a functional food.