Endro Puji Astoko, Nunuk Helilusiatiningsih, Pamuji Setyo Utomo

Analisa Proksimat Jenis Daun Benalu dan Kelayakan Produk Sebagai Minuman Kesehatan

Introduction

Analisa proksimat jenis daun benalu dan kelayakan produk sebagai minuman kesehatan. Analisis proksimat 3 jenis daun benalu mengungkap potensi sebagai minuman kesehatan alami. Pelajari kandungan nutrisi, manfaat antikanker/antibakteri, dan kelayakan produk herbal ini.

Abstract

Mistletoe leaves are plants that stick to other plants but have not received much attention in their handling. The urgency of this research is that chemical treatment is very expensive and the side effects of chemical drugs are great, so mistletoe as an alternative natural ingredient can be used as an anticancer, antibacterial and other disease agent. The purpose of the study was to study the proximate content of 3 types of mistletoe leaves and the feasibility of the product as a health drink. The research method is a quantitative proximate test and product feasibility using the SWOT method. The raw materials tested were guava mistletoe leaves, mango mistletoe leaves and longan. The study was conducted from March to May 2025. The results obtained are as follows: proximate content includes water, protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber in% is mango mistletoe leaves: 11.13 ± 1.22 | 7.19 ± 0.84 | 8.58 ± 0.41 | 54.25 ± 2.14 | 17.59 ± 0.83 | ; longan mistletoe leaves: 11.15 ± 1.05 | 14.25 ± 0.95 | 13.13 ± 0.34 | 51.25 ± 1.92 | 12.10 ± 0.72 |; water apple mistletoe leaves: | 12.58 ± 1.34 | 8.26 ± 0.63 | 11.30 ± 0.24 | 60.20 ± 2.31 | 14.65 ± 0.62 |. The product feasibility of 3 types of mistletoe leaves according to the SWOT analysis has the potential for health drinks. Longan mistletoe leaves have the potential to have the highest protein, fat and lowest fiber content compared to other types.

Review

This abstract outlines a highly relevant and timely research endeavor focused on exploring the nutritional profile and potential applications of various mistletoe leaf types as natural health drink ingredients. Given the increasing demand for natural alternatives to chemical treatments, the investigation into mistletoe's properties as an anticancer and antibacterial agent, among others, is commendable. The study clearly articulates its dual purpose: to quantitatively determine the proximate content of different mistletoe varieties and to assess their product feasibility using the SWOT method. The selection of mango, longan, and water apple mistletoe leaves for analysis provides a good basis for comparison, offering valuable insights into the nutritional diversity among these parasitic plants. The methodology proposed, involving quantitative proximate analysis and SWOT assessment, is appropriate for achieving the stated objectives. The abstract effectively presents anticipated proximate data for water, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and fiber for each mistletoe type, providing a clear expectation of the study's quantitative outputs. The preliminary finding that longan mistletoe leaves are projected to exhibit the highest protein and fat content, coupled with the lowest fiber, is particularly noteworthy as it highlights a specific variety with distinct nutritional advantages for potential product development. The overall conclusion from the SWOT analysis, indicating the general potential of these mistletoe types as health drinks, sets a positive tone for the project's practical implications. While the abstract presents a compelling case for the proposed research, several points warrant clarification or further detail in the eventual full manuscript. The statement that the study will be conducted from March to May 2025 suggests this abstract might be a research proposal or a preliminary report on an ongoing study, rather than a completed one, which is unusual for an abstract detailing results. This should be explicitly clarified. Furthermore, there's a minor inconsistency in the raw materials listed ("guava mistletoe leaves") versus the results section ("water apple mistletoe leaves"), which should be rectified for accuracy. For the product feasibility aspect, future work should elaborate on the specific form of the "health drink" and provide more detailed insights from the SWOT analysis beyond a general statement of potential. Moving forward, the full study should aim to substantiate the anticipated health claims (anticancer, antibacterial) with specific bioactivity assays, and subsequent research could explore aspects like toxicity, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life for successful product commercialization.

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