Formulation and evaluation of instant fried rice seasoning enriched with blue swimmer crab lemi powder: Formulasi dan evaluasi bumbu instan nasi goreng yang diperkaya dengan bubuk lemi rajungan

Indrati Kusumaningrum; Khusnul  Khotimah; Rahadina Praba  Melati; Rahmania Nur  Afiah; Dian Rachmawanti  Affandi

doi:10.17844/36x19x73

Authors

Indrati Kusumaningrum Agricultural Product Technology Study Program, Faculty of Vocational School, Sebelas Maret University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6001-6528
Khusnul Khotimah Agricultural Product Technology Study Program, Faculty of Vocational School, Sebelas Maret University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2661-9381
Rahadina Praba Melati Agricultural Product Technology Study Program, Faculty of Vocational School, Sebelas Maret University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7376-1324
Rahmania Nur Afiah Agricultural Product Technology Study Program, Faculty of Vocational School, Sebelas Maret University
Dian Rachmawanti Affandi Agricultural Product Technology Study Program, Faculty of Vocational School, Sebelas Maret University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17844/36x19x73

Keywords:

low sodium, natural flavor enhancer, Portunus pelagicus, seafood, seasoning

Abstract

Fried rice is one of Indonesia’s most popular dishes, creating a demand for practical seasoning alternatives such as instant seasoning made from crab lemi powder (LP), which provides a distinctive seafood flavor. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical, physical, and sensory characteristics of instant fried rice seasoning with varying proportions of LP and MSG. Four formulations (P0–P3) were developed using a completely randomized design. Chemical analyses included moisture, ash, protein, fat, carbohydrate, NaCl, and glutamate content. The physical analyses comprised measurements of bulk density, flowability, angle of repose, and color (L*, a*, and b*). Sensory evaluation was conducted using a hedonic test to assess color, aroma, taste, texture, and overall acceptability. Formulas P1 (34% LP : 3% MSG) and P2 (31% LP : 6% MSG) met the SNI standards for protein and fat content, with sodium levels significantly below the maximum limit, despite water content exceeds the standard (≤4%). Physically, all formulations showed densities of 0.71 to 0.74 g·mL⁻¹, flow times of 7.88 and 8.95 g·s⁻¹, and angles of repose below 30° (27.88°-28.61°), indicating excellent flowability and consistent color. Hedonic testing revealed that MSG addition had no significant impact on color, aroma, and texture but significantly improved taste and overall acceptability (p<0.05). Consequently, formulation P1, which had a lower MSG level, was identified as optimal, providing the best balance of physical stability, chemical quality, and sensory acceptability. This suggests its potential for development as a practical and safe instant fried rice seasoning product that is aligned with consumer preferences.

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