1. Characteristics of Takokak (Solanum torvum Sw.) Leaves Herbal Tea Based on Drying Temperature
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I Gede Arie Mahendra Putra, Putu Julyantika Nica Dewi, Dewa Ayu Anom Yuarini, Muhammad Eriansyah Al Hakim, and Ida Bagus Gede Mahatmananda
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Agriculture ,Nutrition. Foods and food supply ,TX341-641 - Abstract
Pokak plant, also known as takokak or prickly nightshade (Solanum torvum Sw.), belongs to the Solanaceae family. The part of the plant commonly utilized was its leaves. Takokak leaves contained numerous bioactive components that can be developed into one of the functional foods, such as herbal tea. One crucial aspect in the herbal tea-making process is the drying temperature. The aimed of this research was to investigate the effect of drying temperature variations on the characteristics of takokak leaves herbal tea and to determined the optimal temperature that can yield the best characteristics of takokak leaf herbal tea. Parameters observed in this study included total phenols, total flavonoids, total tannins, vitamin C, antioxidant activity, and sensory properties comprising hedonic tests on color, taste, aroma, and overall acceptances. Data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), and if there was a significant effect of treatment on the results (P
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- 2024
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