The Application of Healthy Gummy Xylitol Based On Edible Film For Preventing Tooth Decayt Rangga Priambudi (a), Lisa Andriani Setianingrum (a*), Nadhif Muhammad Tauhid Sirajuddin (a), Nurfadhilah Fatikhasari (a), Rischa Amalia Saleha (a) and Abdul Manab (a)
a) Animal Product Technology Departement, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia
Lisaandriani[at]student.ub.ac.id
Abstract
Dental caries is an infectious disease of the oral cavity due to infection by microorganisms due to consuming cariogenic foods. Dental caries can be prevented using an ingredient, namely xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sugar that has the same level of sweetness as white crystal sugar or sucrose, so it has the potential to be used as a food sweetener. The aim of this research was to obtain healthy gummy xylitol based edible film with the best antibacterial activity properties. The research method used was an experimental method with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 3 replications. The data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), if there were significant differences (P<0.05) or highly significant (P<0.01), then they were analyzed further using DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test). The details of using xylitol as the addition research^s treatment consisted of T1 (3.6%), T2 (3.9%), T3 (4.2%) and T4 (4.5%). The variables analyzed consist of inhibition zone, water content, water activity and optical microscopy. The results of research on healthy gummy xylitol based on edible film with the best treatment with a concentration of 4.2% and the details of variables value consisted of an inhibitory zone value of 12.875 mm, a water content value of 2.31%, a water activity of 0.873 and optical microscopy analysis produced one faint bubble with a smooth surface and clear colors. Based on testing all variables, it can be concluded that the addition of 4.2% xylitol produces healthy gummy xylitol based on edible film which is can applicate for making a product as healthy gummy that can prevent tooth decay.
