DEVELOPMENT OF SIAM CATFISH (PANGASIANODON HYPOPHTHALMUS)-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS

• Main Author: Yasin, Enrico
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Subjects: Teknologi makanan
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/56254
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

As one of the leading local commodities that has become the main trait of both aquaculture and fisheries sectors, Siam catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is an exquisitely potent raw material. The fact was also supported by an increase in domestic catfish productivity by 20% in each year. However, the utilization of catfish that still relatively not optimal requires the act of maximizing its potential through product development in order to achieve greater functional gain. This research is aimed at realizing product expansion and diversification that can be obtained through particular methods based on research conducted at home. Using the pressurized fluid extraction method, gel and catfish oil were extracted and the products were identified through laboratory analysis. Product development in terms of food was also pursued through three types of food product (pempek, burger patty, and fish nugget) created with the extracted catfish in which the products were organoleptically tested with the comparison of specific parameters to the commercial products. The extraction time using a pressure cooker was varied to identify the effect of extraction time on the yield of both the gel and the oil. The former were identified characteristically using FTIR spectrophotometric analysis and it is confirmed that the obtained gel was gelatin. Organoleptic test was carried out to review three physical parameters of food products (color, aroma, and texture), compared to the actual commercialized product. Statistical analysis of ANOVA was performed to signify the differences of specific parameters between the products. The results of the experiment were used to generate a simple economic analysis which delivered a gross profit margin of 30.3%m so that it has been completely proven that the development of catfish-based food products carried out through this experiment is the first step of a prospective and profitable innovative business.