THE EFFECT OF THE RATIO OF SORGUM FLOUR TO PURPLE SWEET POTATO FLOUR ON THE CHEMICAL AND ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES OF CUPCAKE

Authors

  • Haeruni Haeruni University of Mataram
  • Sri Sri University of Mataram
  • Siska Cicilia University of Mataram

Keywords:

Cupcake, sorghum flour, purple sweet potato flour

Abstract

Cupcakes made from a combination of sorghum flour and purple sweet potato flour have potential as alternative food products with high nutritional value and attractive sensory properties. However, the optimal ratio of these two flours to produce cupcakes with desirable quality, particularly in terms of chemical characteristics and organoleptic acceptance, has not been clearly determined. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of varying ratios of sorghum flour and purple sweet potato flour on the chemical and organoleptic properties of cupcakes. The research employed an experimental method conducted in the laboratory using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with a single factor, namely the ratio of sorghum flour to purple sweet potato flour: (100:0), (20:80), (40:60), (60:40), (80:20), and (0:100). The parameters observed included chemical properties (moisture content, ash content, crude fiber content, and antioxidant activity) and organoleptic properties (color, aroma, texture, and taste). The data were analyzed at a 5% significance level using Co-stat software, and significantly different results were further tested using the Honest Significant Difference (HSD) test at the same level. The results showed that the ratio of sorghum flour to purple sweet potato flour had a significant effect on moisture content, ash content, crude fiber content, antioxidant activity, and color organoleptic scores. The treatment with a flour ratio of 40:60 was identified as the best treatment, meeting the requirements of SNI 01-3840-1995, with moisture content of 16.48%, ash content of 1.28%, crude fiber content of 23.71%, and antioxidant activity of 17.92%. The cupcakes produced were organoleptically acceptable to panelists, with an overall preference classified as slightly liked.

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Published

2026-06-18