Physicochemical Properties of Edible Films Prepared from Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) Starch Extracted through Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE)

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Published Aug 24, 2025
https://doi.org/10.55043/jaast.v9i3.447
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Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology

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Mimi Harni
Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh
Rilma Novita
Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh
Rivo Yulse Viza
Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh
Yenni Muchrida
Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh

Abstract

Plastic is a commonly used packaging material due to its cheap and wide availability, especially in the food industry. However, plastic is non-biodegradable, leading to a serious problem to the environment from its widespread use. Using starch-based edible films as an alternative to plastic packaging offers a solution to this problem. As opposed to conventional methods of starch extraction for edibles, modern methods such as microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) can improve the functional properties of starchThis research aimed to determine the physicochemical properties of edible films from starch extracted through MAE. The study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with three treatments based on the amount of added starch, namely, Treatment A (3%), Treatment B (4%), and Treatment C (5%). The results from these treatments were compared against control (without MAE). Observations were conducted in triplicate, including parameters such as solubility, thickness, water holding capacity (WHC), oil holding capacity (OHC), and water content. Treatment A (3%) was found to be the best treatment, with a solubility of 76.55%, a thickness of 0.243 mm, a WHC of 38.56%, an OHC of 36.67%, and a water content of 13.79%.

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Mimi Harni, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh

Food Technology Study Program

Rilma Novita, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh

Food Technology Study Program

Rivo Yulse Viza, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh

Food Technology Study Program

Yenni Muchrida, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh

Food Technology Study Program

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Harni M, Novita R, Viza RY, Muchrida Y. Physicochemical Properties of Edible Films Prepared from Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) Starch Extracted through Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE). J. appl. agricultural sci. technol. [Internet]. 2025Aug.24 [cited 2025Aug.28];9(3):404-12. Available from: https://www.jaast.org/index.php/jaast/article/view/447

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