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Food Science and Technology Vol. 13(3), pp. 302 - 308
DOI: 10.13189/fst.2025.130307
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Fortification of Wet and Instant Noodles with Snakehead Fish (Channa striata) Flour to Overcome Protein Malnutrition in Toddlers
Aditya Fuadi 1, Jasmine Bun 1, Guntur Berlian 2, Asep Aripin 2, Diana Lo 1,*
1 Food Technology Department, Faculty of Engineering, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, 11480, Indonesia
2 Mega Medica Pharmaceuticals, Jakarta, 11840, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
Protein malnutrition remains a significant issue, particularly among toddlers, leading to stunted and wasted growth. Channa striata (snakehead fish), a protein-rich freshwater fish widely available in Indonesia, presents a potential solution. This study aimed to analyze the effect of snakehead fish flour substitution on physicochemical characteristics of wet and instant noodles. Wet and instant noodles were prepared by substituting up to 10% of wheat flour with snakehead fish flour. The physicochemical properties, including yield, water absorption, moisture content, texture, protein, and amino acid composition, were then analyzed. The results showed that fortification with snakehead fish flour did not significantly affect the yield, water absorption, moisture content, or texture of the noodles. However, instant noodles, regardless of substitution level, exhibited lower yield and higher water absorption compared to wet noodles, which was mainly attributed to structural changes during the frying process. Notably, protein and amino acid content significantly increased in noodles with snakehead fish flour substitution compared to the control. These findings suggest that incorporating snakehead fish flour into noodle products can enhance their nutritional profile, offering a practical solution to overcome protein malnutrition in toddlers.
KEYWORDS
Channa striata, Protein Malnutrition, Snakehead Fish Flour, Noodle Fortification, Amino Acid Content
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Aditya Fuadi , Jasmine Bun , Guntur Berlian , Asep Aripin , Diana Lo , "Fortification of Wet and Instant Noodles with Snakehead Fish (Channa striata) Flour to Overcome Protein Malnutrition in Toddlers," Food Science and Technology, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 302 - 308, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/fst.2025.130307.
(b). APA Format:
Aditya Fuadi , Jasmine Bun , Guntur Berlian , Asep Aripin , Diana Lo (2025). Fortification of Wet and Instant Noodles with Snakehead Fish (Channa striata) Flour to Overcome Protein Malnutrition in Toddlers. Food Science and Technology, 13(3), 302 - 308. DOI: 10.13189/fst.2025.130307.