Abstract :
Tofu is one food that is quite popular with the community. Tofu
has an average shelf life of 1-2 days. The leaves of mango arumanis
(Mangifera indica L.) contain important active compounds, namely
flavonoids, phytosterols, phenols, tannins, alkaloids, and saponins that can
act as antimicrobials that can be used as natural preservatives. The purpose
of this study was to determine the best concentration of mango arumanis
leaf infusion as a preservative using concentration levels of 6%, 8%, and
10% by looking at the organoleptic test through a hedonic test with a scale
of 1-5 and the total plate number of tofu. The results showed that the best
concentration of mango arumanis leaf infusion used as a preservative in
tofu in this study was a concentration of 10%. It is proven in the hedonic
test from day 0 to day 3 that it is still suitable for consumption with the
average result of the organoleptic test from panelists of 3.6 (quite like
close to like) with total plate number (ALT) still meeting the requirements
based on SNI 01-3142-1998 ie not more than 1 x 106
colonies/g.