Characteristic and boactive potential of brewed Sargassum sp. with the additional bay leaf (Syzygium polyanthum)
Abstract Brewed Sargassum sp. is a product of dried seaweed that is packaged in tea bags and then brewed. The natural fishy odor from seaweed itself makes consumer acceptance of this brewed drink relatively low. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the addition of bay leaves (Syzygium polyanthum) and to determine consumer acceptance using hedonic test for Sargassum sp. Samples were obtained from UD Seaweed Mandiri, Wonosari, Yogyakarta. The research method used is experimental laboratories with a completely randomized design (CRD) model. The treatment given was in the form of different concentrations of bay leaves, namely 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%. Parameters observed were water content, ash content, image processing, hedonic, phytochemical, antioxidant activity, and bioactive components. Parametric data were analyzed using analysis of variance ANOVA and Honest Significant Difference to determine differences between treatments, while non-parametric testing included hedonic tests consisting of aroma and taste tests. The results showed that the different concentrations of bay leaves gave a significantly different effect on the hedonic parameters. Brewed Sargassum sp. with a concentration of 30% had the highest score on the hedonic test, namely 7.71 < µ < 8.11 which was included as favored by the panelists. The addition of bay leaves with a concentration of 30% resulted in an IC50 value of 13.6251 ppm. Phytochemical screening which was carried out qualitatively showed positive results for the parameters of flavonoids, phenols, tannins, and saponins. The total flavonoid content of 30% concentration is 302,333 mg QE/g and produces six compounds with bioactive components. The highest compound is pentane at 69.12%. Based on the test of bioactive components in the brewed Sargassum sp. there is a pentane compound which has the potential as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory.