Pengaruh Infusa Daun Salam (Syzygium polyanthum) terhadap Kualitas Daging Ayam Broiler pada Suhu Ruang

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perendaman dengan infusa daun salam (Syzygium polyanthum) terhadap kualitas daging ayam broiler pada suhu ruang. Daging ayam broiler pada bagian pectoralis superficialis sebanyak 48 sampel diuji dalam penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap pola faktorial yaitu faktor konsentrasi 0%, 5%, 10%, dan 15% infusa daun salam, dan faktor lama peletakan pada suhu ruang pada jam ke 0, 3, 6, dan 9. Setiap kombinasi perlakuan diulang sebanyak 3 kali. Pada penelitian ini yang dilakukan adalah pengamatan warna, penetapan bau, pemeriksaan pH, dan penetapan kadar air daging ayam broiler. Daging ayam broiler yang dilakukan perendaman pada infusa daun salam memiliki kualitas yang baik selama peletakan di suhu ruang hingga jam ke-9. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa infusa daun salam pada berbagai konsentrasi mampu mempertahankan kualitas daging ayam broiler. Kata-kata kunci: Daging ayam broiler, infusa daun salam, kualitas, suhu ruang. ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effects of immersion with bay leaf infusion (Syzygium polyanthum) on the quality of broiler chicken meat at room temperature. A total of 48 samples of broiler meat in the superficial pectoralis section took place in this study using complete random factorial analysis, namely concentration factors of 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% infusion of bay leaves, and the length of factor laying at room temperature at 0, 3, 6 and 9. Each treatment combination was repeated 3 times. In this study, color observation, odor inspection, pH checking, and broiler chicken water content were carried out. Broiler meat soaked in infusion of bay leaves has good quality during laying at room temperature until the 9th hour. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the infusion of bay leaves at various concentrations is able to maintain the quality of broiler chicken meat. Keywords: Broiler chicken meat, bay leaf infusa, quality, room temperature