Pustaka Ilmiah Universitas Padjadjaran

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Instant Granules Of Vco

Research on “Formulation of instant granules of VCO (Virgin Coconut Oil)“ has been carried out. Three formulas were prepared using variation of aspartame, NaCl, and citric acid. Quality of granules instant shown that it fullfiled the requirements as a good pharmaceutical preparation. Hedonic test on taste of formulaion I containing aspartam 0,43%, NaCl 2,82% and citric acid of 3,04%, proofed that this formula was the most people like among the three formulas. It was found that the granules were not hygroskopic. Coconut (Cocos nucifera) has the ability to maintain healthtyness of human being. It often called as the tree of life or the tree of heaven All parts of the tree have a good use in the society (Wibowo, 2005). Main product of the coconut tree developed is virgin coconut oil (VCO). Main ingredient of VCO is lauric acid which is a medium Fatty Acid = MCFA. The present of MCFA in VCO can help to prevent and cure various deseases such as cancer, cholesterol, heart desease, diabetes mellitus, HIV/AIDS, stomach problem, obesity and hypertension (Alamsyah, 2005). VCO has a rather unpleasant smell, therefore, a good preparation was created to overcome the problem. Instant granules are prepared since it has a better colour, smell and interested taste. Besides that it easily dispersed quickly in water (Voigt, 1995).