Sensory Characteristics and Antimicrobial Activities of Soft Candy with Essential Basil (Ocimum Sanctum L.) Against Candida Albicans and Streptococcus Mutans

Maria Belgis; Giyarto; Malvira Mega  Febriyanti; Ahmad  Nafi; Dyah Ayu Savitri; Andrew Setiawan Rusdianto

doi:10.37899/journallalifesci.v3i3.701

Maria Belgis Department of Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, University of Jember, Indonesia
Giyarto Department of Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, University of Jember, Indonesia
Malvira Mega Febriyanti Department of Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, University of Jember, Indonesia
Ahmad Nafi Department of Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, University of Jember, Indonesia
Dyah Ayu Savitri Department of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jember, Indonesia
Andrew Setiawan Rusdianto Department of Agroindustrial Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, University of Jember, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37899/journallalifesci.v3i3.701

Keywords: Antimicrobial, Basil, Essential Oil, Soft Candy

Abstract

Soft candy is a type of confectionery product that has a chewy texture. Chewing candy can stimulate the activity of salivary secretion, thus it supports the release of active compounds in the mouth. Essential oil contains of active compounds that are able to control bacteria growth that may cause bad breath. The purpose of this study was to observe the antimicrobial activity of soft candy with the addition of basil essential oil (0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%) against Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans and to determine the most acceptable candy by consumers. Parameters of the research observations included antimicrobial activity with solid diffusion and dilution methods, descriptive sensory test with RATA test and acceptability test (aroma, taste, mouthfeel, aftertaste, and overall), and effectiveness test. The results showed that the addition of 0.4% basil essential oil in soft candy performed the highest effectiveness value (0.71). The effectiveness value was obtained from the results of the inhibition zone (disc) test, and the results of the acceptability test. Therefore, from the research, it can be concluded that soft candy with basil essential oil has a great potential to be utilized as antimicrobial agent to overcome mouth problems.

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