Detail Cantuman

Article History
Received: 4 April 2022
Reviewed: 18 May 2022
Accepted: 28 June 2022
Published: 30 June 2022


Abstract
Indonesia has different types of plants and fruits. Fruits,
vegetables, and tubers can contain beta-carotene and are
antioxidants. Generally, local fruits have bright colors such as red,
orange and yellow, such as mango, papaya, orange, persimmon,
etc. The purpose of this study was to identify beta-carotene
compounds found in fruit. The findings are designed to inform the
public about the importance of beta-carotene in fruit. The samples
measured in this study included pineapple, papaya, guava, Medan
orange, star fruit, melon, mango, banana, and dragon. All samples
are from traditional markets in Bekasi. The research method used
was UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Beta-carotene measurements
were performed at a wavelength of 450 nm. The highest content of
beta-carotene was found in pineapple at 123.36 micrograms per
milliliter, while the lowest was found in dragon fruit, at 2.253
micrograms per milliliter. Pineapple flesh contains sugar,
vitamins, minerals, and retinol, and its pale yellow color indicates
the presence of beta-carotene.

Key Words
Fruit, beta-carotene,
spectrophotometry,
pineapple