Formulasi Sagon dari Tepung Komposit Berbasis Sukun (Arthocarpus altilis) sebagai Alternatif Pangan Darurat untuk Anak

Abstract

Children are the most vulnerable to malnutrition after natural disasters . The purpose of this research was to develop sagon product based on composite flour of breadfruit (Arthocarpus altilis) as an alternative to emergency food for children. Emergency food product was developed from Indonesia traditional food with increased protein and minerals content. The design used in this study was a complete randomized design with factors such as the types of formula. The results showed that the types of formula were not significantly affect in the organoleptic properties and chemical properties of the product (p>0.05). Water and fat content of the product is low enough so that it can extend the shelf life of the product. Sagon can be considered as a high-energy food, Ca, Fe, Zn, dietary fiber as well as a source of protein. Nutritional need of child at snack time can be met by consuming 2.5—5 sachets per day. Sagon product is acceptable with acceptance rate of 86%.