Effect of Aloe Vera Gel Coating with a Mix of Ascorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate on Weight Loss, pH and Organoleptic of Fresh-Cut Melons.

Authors

  • Ni Wayan Sulasmi Program Studi Teknik Pertanian dan Biosistem, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian Universitas Udayana, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
  • I Made Supartha Utama Program Studi Teknik Pertanian dan Biosistem, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian Universitas Udayana, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
  • I Gusti Ketut Arya Arthawan Program Studi Teknik Pertanian dan Biosistem, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian Universitas Udayana, Badung, Bali, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24843/JBETA.2021.v09.i02.p02

Keywords:

fresh-cut melon, ascorbic acid, potassium sorbate, aloe vera, organoleptic

Abstract

Melon fruit which is undergoing a minimal process is easy to damage (perishable) with short shelf life. This study aims to determine the effect of coating aloe vera gel with a mixture of ascorbic acid and potassium sorbate on weight loss, pH, and organoleptic of fresh-cut melons. This study using a completely randomized design (CRD comprised two treatment factors, namely ascorbic acid (0%, 1.5% and 3%) and potassium sorbate (0%, 0.2% and 0.4%)). The experiment was replicated three times with a storage temperature of 5 ± 2◦C. The results showed that ascorbic acid and potassium sorbate significantly affected the weight loss, pH, and organoleptic values of fresh-cut melons. Ascorbic acid and potassium sorbate can inhibit weight loss, maintain organoleptic values , and reduce the pH value of fresh-cut melons so that the activity of fungal and mold growth is inhibited. Aloe vera gel with the addition of 3% ascorbic acid and 0.2% potassium sorbate was the treatment that gave the best organoleptic value during storage. This combination can maintain the value of color and texture up to day 14 and maintain aroma until day 10.

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Sulasmi, N. W., Utama, I. M. S., & Arthawan, I. G. K. A. (2026). Effect of Aloe Vera Gel Coating with a Mix of Ascorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate on Weight Loss, pH and Organoleptic of Fresh-Cut Melons. Jurnal BETA (Biosistem Dan Teknik Pertanian), 9(2), 160–166. https://doi.org/10.24843/JBETA.2021.v09.i02.p02 (Original work published February 3, 2026)

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