Dragon Fruit Peel Research Articles

Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Dietary Fiber from Yellow Dragon Fruit Peels and Its Application in Low-Fat Alpaca-Based Sausages.

The main objective of this study was to optimize the extraction of dietary fiber (insoluble dietary fiber and soluble dietary fiber) and degree of esterification from yellow dragon fruit peels using ultrasound-assisted extraction. Additionally, the study aimed to investigate the potential application of this fiber as a fat replacement in alpaca-based sausages. The optimization process for extracting dietary fiber and degree of esterification involved considering various factors, including the liquid-to-solid ratio, pause time, and total ultrasound application time. A Box-Behnken design consisting of 15 treatments was employed to determine the optimal levels for ultrasound-assisted extraction. The optimized conditions were found to be a liquid-to-solid ratio = 30 mL/g, pause time = 1 s, and total ultrasound application time = 60 min, which resulted in the highest values of insoluble dietary fiber (61.3%), soluble dietary fiber (10.8%), and the lowest value of degree of esterification (39.7%). The predicted values were validated against experimental data and showed no significant differences (p > 0.05). Furthermore, a completely randomized design was utilized to assess the effect of dietary fiber on replacing fat content during the production of alpaca-based sausages. The findings revealed that up to 78% of the fat content could be successfully replaced by soluble dietary fiber obtained from yellow dragon fruit peels when compared to high-fat sausages. Additionally, experimental sausages using soluble dietary fiber showed similar (p > 0.05) quality characteristics, such as hardness (24.2 N), chewiness (11.8 N), springiness (0.900), cohesiveness (0.543), redness (a* = 17.4), and chroma values (20.0), as low-fat commercial sausages.

Eggs Quality of Japanese Quails Gave Fermented Dragon Fruit Peel (Hylocereus Sp.) Extract in Drinking Water

This 10-week study aims to examine the performance and egg quality of Japanese quail given a fermented dragon fruit peel (Hylocereus sp) extract in their drinking water. The research methodology employed was a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 5 treatments, each treatment with 4 replications and each replication comprised of 10 quails, total of 200 quails of 6-weeks-old. R0 = drinking water without dragon fruit peel extract; R1 = drinking water containing 2% dragon fruit peel extract; R2 = drinking water containing 3% fermented dragon fruit peel extract; and R3 = drinking water containing 4% dragon fruit peel extract. The factors measured were eggs quality of Japanese quail. The findings of the investigation showed that treatment R1, R2 and R3 enhanced eggs quality (eggs weight % HDP, and eggs yolk colour) significantly (P<0,05) than R0. It may be stated that treatment of 2%,3% and 4% of fermented dragon fruit peel extract in drinking water increased eggs quality ( eggs weight, %HDP, eggs yolk colour) of the quail 6-16 week.

In Vitro and In Vivo Antidiarrheal Activity of Dragon Fruit Peels Methanolic Extract

Diarrhea is a global major health problem reported by 2.5 billion cases annually. Diarrhea accounts for 9% of child death worldwide or the second leading cause of death among toddlers. Many local people have used traditional medicine for diarrhea therapy. Dragon fruit is a herbal plant with high vitamins and various nutritious compounds. Therefore, this study determined antidiarrheal activity from dragon fruit peel methanolic extract (Hylocereus polyrhizus). This study was experimental with in vitro and in vivo models. The in vitro model used disc diffusion and microdilution assay against the diarrhea-causing pathogen (Escherichia coli). Meanwhile, the in vivo model used male Wistar rats induced by Castro oil. This study showed that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum killing concentration (MKC) of dragon fruit peel extract against Escherichia coli were 50 and 100 mg/ml, respectively. The increased dose of dragon fruit peel methanol extract has increased the antidiarrheal index. The highest and lowest antidiarrheal index was found in the dragon fruit methanol extract-3 (76.56%) and dragon fruit methanol extract-1 (43.28%). The dragon fruit peel methanol extract can be proposed as antidiarrhea and antibacterial therapy against the diarrhea-causing pathogen.

The Quality of Broiler Chicken Meat Fed with Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Peel Flour

The study aims to evaluate the effect of dragon fruit peel flour (DPF) on the meat quality of broiler chicken. A total of 96 DOCs of the Ross strain were randomly divided into 4 treatments and 6 replications. The treatments included T0=Basal diet (BD), T1=BD + 0.5% DPF, T2=BD + 1% DPF, and T3=BD + 1.5% DPF. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Duncan Multiple Range Test. Observed variables were water content, dry matter, protein, and fat mass of the broiler chicken’s meat. The results showed that there was an increase (P&lt;0.05) in the meat weight, protein mass, and fat mass of broiler chickens fed with DPF, while pH, water content, dry matter, and the value of microbial respiration were not affected by the treatment (P&gt;0.05). It was concluded that adding dragon fruit peel flour in broiler diets up to 1.5% could increase broiler meat's weight, protein, and fat mass.

Substitution Of Dragon Fruit Skin As Herbal Tea To Prevent More Nutrition (Obesity)

The research discusses the substitution of specific nutrients into food products to resemble or replace other food products with higher nutritional value. The substituted food is commonly used as an alternative food product. In this study, I will create an herbal tea using dragon fruit peel, which can help prevent or address nutritional issues. Method: This research employed an experimental design using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three different treatments: P1 (dragon fruit peel with drying temperature of 40°C), P2 (dragon fruit peel with drying temperature of 50°C), and P3 (dragon fruit peel with drying temperature of 60°C). Data collection was conducted through organoleptic/hedonic (preference) tests, evaluating the taste, texture, color, and physical appearance of the prepared dragon fruit peel tea, which was given to 25 untrained panelists. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the preferred color of the herbal tea made from dragon fruit peel was found in treatment P1, with a score of 4.16, using a drying temperature of 40°C for approximately 30 minutes. The preferred aroma of the dragon fruit peel herbal tea was also found in treatment P1, with a score of 4.24, using a drying temperature of 40°C for approximately 30 minutes. The preferred taste of the dragon fruit peel herbal tea was found in treatment P1, with a score of 4.44, using a drying temperature of 40°C for approximately 30 minutes. This indicates that a lower temperature resulted in less dry dragon fruit peel, leading to more appealing color, aroma, and taste.

Formulation of Solid Body Wash From Dragon Fruit Peel Waste With Pandan Leaf Extract

Formulation of Solid Body Wash From Dragon Fruit Peel Waste With Pandan Leaf Extract

Functional Drinks prepared from Red Dragon Fruit Peel (Hylocereus lemairei (Hook.) Britton and Rose) and Catifsh (Clarias gariepinus sp) Bone Gelatin

Dragon fruit peel extract and catfish bone gelatin are favorable food ingredients enabling to improve physiological functions. The aim of this work was to apply agricultural wastes, i.e. dragon fruit peel and catfish bone, as ingredients for developing functional drink, providing added value to the discarded materials. The drink formulation followed these percentages: dragon fruit extract and catfish bone gelatin (A: 1%, 3%, 5%), sugar (B:10%, 15%) and citric acid (C: 0,5%, 1%, 1.5%), totally resulting in 18 of combined treatments. The results demonstrated that sample 13 A (5%), B (10%) and C (0,5%) showed the most desirable formulation as revealed by its color stability at pH 4 and 5, with total phenol reaching up to 110,82 mg GAE. The selected formula was then tested using hedonic test by 20 panelists. The results of hedonic tests revealed good acceptance for color and taste, but not for aroma.

Sikuba (Sirup Kulit Buah Naga) Alternatif Alami untuk Menjaga Kekebalan Tubuh

Utilication dragon fruit skin to make herbal syrup that is worth selling. The aim of the student creativity program – entrepreneurship (PKM-K) is to generate student motivation to become an entrepreneur in making dragon fruit syrup into a business worth selling. The methods of implementing this program are input, process (production), output and evaluation. The result of this program is the input of conducting a market survey to find out market conditions. Next, a feasibility study will be carried out for a useful business. The last step is the selection of materials and the acquisition of places and the acquisition of places and locations that will support the production process. Process (production), the process of making dragon fruit peel syrup starting fromthe preparation of materials and tools until they are ready Output, namely the syrup from dragon fruit skin that is ready to be marketed. consumed and marketed to consumers. The last is evalution, which is a step that is carried out during the process when the product is ready. In the following, we convey the shortcomings of why consumers are not interested in consuming our products. The conclusion of the PKM-K program for Making Dragon Fruit Peel Syrup into a valuable processed product can provide skills to students to remain innovative and creative in processing dragon fruit peel into herbal syrup. we really look forward to this activity can be followed up, so that it can be an altenative additional family producer.

FORMULASI GEL EKSTRAK KULIT BUAH NAGA MERAH SEBAGAI TABIR SURYA

Sunscreen is a preparation that contains chemical compounds that can absorb, scatter or reflect sunlight that hits the skin so that it can be used to protect the function and structure of human skin from damage caused by sunlight. In the field of pharmacology, dragon fruit peel can be used as an antioxidant or free radical scavenger. This study aims to determine the SPF value of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus lemairei (Hook) Britton &amp; Roose) peel extract and gel at concentrations of 30%, 50% and 70%. This research is a quantitative descriptive analysis. Red dragon fruit peel extract was tested using the Uv-Vis spectrophotometry method. The results showed that the SPF value of the red dragon skin extract was 13.0225; the SPF value of red dragon fruit peel extract gel at concentrations of 30%, 50%, and 70% were 5.1557; 8.5413; and 6.8113. Where the extract from the red dragon fruit skin has good potential if used as an active ingredient in gel preparations to protect against ultraviolet light because each concentration has an SPF value with the category of extra sunscreen protection (6-8) and maximum protection (8-15).

Pengaruh Penambahan Kulit Buah Naga Dan Jahe Terhadap Kandungan Antioksidan Permen Jeli

. Dragon fruit is one type of tropical fruit that is being developed in Indonesia. Some of the ingredients in the dragon fruit peels and ginger act as antioxidants that are good for human health. Dragon fruit peels contain betacyanin and vitamin C. While ginger contains oleoresin and vitamin C. The optimize of utilization of dragon fruit peels and ginger are to add the jelly candy production. The study design was a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 2 factors and 3 levels on each factor. The first factor is 0 ml, 10 ml and 30 ml dragon fruit peels. The second factor is ginger 0 ml, 37.50 ml and 41.50 ml. Observation variables consisted of water content, color (L *, a *, b *), vitamin C, betacyanin, antioxidants, antioxidant compound, organoleptic (color, taste, aroma, and texture). The results of this study showed that the selected treatment was the jelly candy added with 30 ml dragon fruit peel and 41.50 ml ginger. This jelly candy had a moisture content of 13.75%, brightness of 31.30, red color of 2.70, yellow color of 2.60, vitamin C of 2.01%, betacyanin of 61 , 39 mg / l, and antioxidant activity of 37.98%. In jelly candies with selected treatments contained antioxidant compound in the form as Diisooctyl Phthalate compounds and 1,2 - Benzenedicarboxylic Acid - 1,2 - Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Esters - Benze.

Microwave assisted extraction of betacyanin from peel of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) (Study of the extraction time and the ratio of materials : solvent)

This study aims to get the right combination and determine the best treatment effect of extraction time and the ratio of solvents to the yield and quality of the skin pigment red dragon fruit using MAE (Microwave Assisted Extraction) with 100 watts of power. In the collection phase, the pigment betacyanin used the method of randomized block design with 2 factors, namely the time of extraction (T) consisting of 3 levels (T1, T2, and T3 respectively - each 5, 10, and 15 minutes) and the second factor is the ratio of materials: Solvent (R) consisting of 2 levels (R1 and R2) each - each 1:20 and 1:30 (w/v). Each treatment was repeated 3 times to obtain 18 units of the experiment. Followed by DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) if there is an interaction between the two factors or further test BNT. From the research that has been done, the best treatment is obtained by the old extraction treatment of 5 minutes and the ratio of materials: solvent 1:30 (w/v) with a temperature range of ± 60°C produces the best characteristics with a total value betacyanin 0.4120mg/100g, 2.25 pH value, the total yield of as much as 15.11%, the level of brightness (L*) 20.4, the intensity of the red color (a*) 10.8, and the intensity of the yellow color (b*) 6.5.

Optimisation of fish gelatin and red pitaya peel powder edible film production

SummaryGrowing awareness of the environmental devastation caused by plastic packaging, particularly in the food industry, has led to the emergence of the concept of a renewable and environmentally safe consumable film as an alternative to plastic. Red pitaya (dragon fruit) peel (RPP), which has a high pectin content, can be used as an additional ingredient or co‐biopolymer to enhance the functional properties of fish gelatin (FG) edible film. Edible films were produced using casting techniques and varying concentrations of FG (3.2%–8.8% w/v) and RPP (0.2%–1.0%) with the aid of Central Composite Design (CCD) of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) by Design Expert 13's software. The optimal formulation consisted of 5.97% (w/v) FG and 0.45% (w/v) RPP. Increasing the concentrations of RPP and FG affected the thickness (0.18–0.36 mm), water solubility (46.72%–66.78%), brightness (60.04–79.02), redness (7.08–28.36), yellowness (2.48–8.44), and opacity (0.85–2.58) of the physical properties. Mechanical testing revealed a tensile strength between 2.76 and 9.34 MPa and a break elongation between 82.78% and 153.89%. The results suggested the physical and mechanical properties of RPP‐based films were greatly affected by concentration of gelatin.

Test for Formalin Content in Consumed Fish at Several Traditional Markets in Surakarta Using Natural Extract of Dragon Fruit Peel

Food has an expiration date. To make food have a longer shelf life, food manufacturers use preservatives as a solution. There are preservatives that are safe to use and prohibited from being used. One of the chemical preservatives prohibited from being used in food is formalin. Formalin is usually added to processed meat and fish foods. The purpose of this study was to detect the presence of formaldehyde as a preservative in consumption fish sold in several markets in Surakarta. The method used in this study is experimental. As an indicator in this study, natural ingredients were used, namely dragon fruit peel extract. This research is expected to be a solution and an alternative in detecting formaldehyde content and an effort to choose healthy consumption fish without containing harmful chemicals. The results of this study found fish containing formaldehyde, namely shark, salmon, tilapia, mackerel, and flying fish. If consumed in the long term, formalin can cause damage to kidney function, liver and cause cancer.

Dragon fruit peel extract mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their antifungal activity against Colletotrichum truncatum causing anthracnose in chilli

Plant extracts have been used as reducing and stabilising agents to synthesise various metal-based nanoparticles due to their cost-effective and eco-friendly nature. In the present work, a green and environment-friendly method is adopted for synthesising silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using a biowaste of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) peel aqueous extract at 80ºC in an alkaline condition. The Ag NPs were characterised through various analytical and microscopic techniques. The UV-Vis spectra of Ag NPs showed a characteristic peak between 400 - 410 nm. Transmission and scanning electron microscopic studies confirmed spherical monodispersed particles with an average size of 7 nm. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) confirmed the presence of silver and silver chloride among the principal elements. The X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) spectra showed the crystalline nature of synthesised silver and silver chloride nanoparticles. The synthesised nanoparticles showed potential antifungal activity against Colletotrichum truncatum spores in both in vitro conidial germination and spread plate assays. The efficacy of the synthesised NPs confirmed that these NPs could be used as potential antifungal agents against C. truncatum to control anthracnose in chilli.

Media Design "Detector Marker" based on STEM with Dragon Fruit Peel Extract for Detectionof Formaldehyde Additives at School in Agroecosystem Zone

The use of prohibited food additives such as formalin is still often found, especially in the school environment. In fact, based on the 2012 Minister of Health Regulation No. 033, formalin is prohibited as a food additive. This phenomenon requires people to be quite observant in choosing food tools. In addition, many people think that the formalin content test can only be done through the laboratory, the formalin test can also be done by a simple reagent containing anthocyanin on dragon fruit skin. So, the researchers designed a simple STEAM-based media with a natural formaldehyde-detecting ingredient, namely red dragon fruit peel extract. This design is divided into two parts, namely the design of simple steam-based media and the manufacture of natural dragon fruit peel extract to detect the content of formaldehyde additives in food. The design was carried out by Grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 6 Jember. The final tool produced is a detector marker.

ANALISIS MANAJEMEN PROYEK DALAM USAHA TEH DARI KULIT BUAH NAGA

Project management is the management used to plan, implement, and control, project activities and minimize risks related to project costs and time. This study aims to analyze project management in the TehGa business. The TehGa business is a business that sells tea bags mixed with premium quality dragon fruit peels. The methodology used by researchers in analyzing this business, namely descriptive qualitative research methods in the form of interviews, observation and quantitative. The results of this study, namely that the TehGa business is quite good at implementing 10 project management so that it helps expedite the flow of production in this business and directs the business on a more effective path in business.

Stability Improvement of Betalains Recovered from Red Dragon Fruit Peels (Hylocereus polyrhizus) by Cellulose-Based Encapsulation

Stability Improvement of Betalains Recovered from Red Dragon Fruit Peels (Hylocereus polyrhizus) by Cellulose-Based Encapsulation

DETEKSI FORMALIN PADA TAHU MENGGUNAKAN EKSTRAK ANTOSIANIN DARI KULIT NAGA (Hylocereus polyrhizus)

Introduction: Tofu is one of food that is much liked by the public, because it has a relatively high nutritional content and has a low price, however, tofu is also a food that is often given formalin by unscrupulous producers with the aim of extending the shelf life and maintaining the quality of tofu so that it remains visible good. Objective: to determine the effectiveness of dragon fruit peel extract in detecting formaldehyde content in tofu. Method: This research is an experimental research. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The sample used is white tofu. There were 3 treatments with 3 repetitions consisting of P1 (5%), P2 (10%), and P3 (15%). Results: The results showed that P3 (15% anthocyanin extract of dragon fruit skin) was the most effective in detecting formaldehyde in white tofu. There were 7 positive samples containing formalin. Conclusion: Anthocyanin extract from dragon fruit peel with 15% concentartion was effective as a formaldehyde detector in food.&#x0D;

Unlocking the Potential of Lignocellulosic Biomass Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) in Bioplastics, Biocomposites and Various Commercial Applications.

Dragon fruit, also called pitaya or pitahaya, is in the family Cactaceae. It is found in two genera: 'Selenicereus' and 'Hylocereus'. The substantial growth in demand intensifies dragon fruit processing operations, and waste materials such as peels and seeds are generated in more significant quantities. The transformation of waste materials into value-added components needs greater focus since managing food waste is an important environmental concern. Two well-known varieties of dragon fruit are pitaya (Stenocereus) and pitahaya (Hylocereus), which are different in their sour and sweet tastes. The flesh of the dragon fruit constitutes about two-thirds (~65%) of the fruit, and the peel is approximately one-third (~22%). Dragon fruit peel is believed to be rich in pectin and dietary fibre. In this regard, extracting pectin from dragon fruit peel can be an innovative technology that minimises waste disposal and adds value to the peel. Dragon fruit are currently used in several applications, such as bioplastics, natural dyes and cosmetics. Further research is recommended for diverging its development in various areas and maturing the innovation of its usage.

Pelatihan Pembuatan Sabun Lembaran Berbahan Aktif Kulit Buah Naga di Panti Asuhan Izzati Jannah

In recent years, the world has been shocked by the emergence of a disease caused by a virus, namely the corona virus or better known as COVID-19. The rapid spread of Covid-19 requires precautions to prevent transmission to break the chain of the COVID-19 pandemic and be able to face the new normal era. One of the preventive measures is to carry out the movement of washing hands with soap. Sheet soap is used as disposable hand soap and is perfect for use when traveling or doing activities outside the home. Currently, the community has started to carry out offline school and lecture activities. This activity aims to demand awareness to increase activities that are able to prevent the spread of Covid-19. So bringing antiseptic products, both in the form of liquids and sheet soap, is highly recommended to provide comfort in dealing with the new normal conditions after the Covid-19 pandemic. Activity method: This activity is planned to be carried out at the izzati jannah orphanage where the orphanage students have carried out learning activities offline. Activities are carried out following strict health protocols. The counseling activity was attended by 30 orphanage children. Based on the results of the post test, it was obtained a value of 92% of students being able to understand the training material provided. So that the results of the activity show that there is an increase in the knowledge of the orphans about processing dragon fruit peel powder into sheet soap that is easy to use and carry.