Identification of Aspergillus Sp in Rujak Sauce

Susiwati, Susiwati and Chasanova, Ayu Annisa (2021) Identification of Aspergillus Sp in Rujak Sauce. Star Shine Medical Journal, 1 (2). pp. 30-36. ISSN 2774-1974,

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Abstract

Aspergillosis is an infection caused by the fungus Aspergillus Sp and most often occurs in the lungs. It is commonly found in various habitats, usually sporophytes in soil, feed products and stored food. Aspergillus Sp also often contaminates grains, nuts, and their processed products. Factors that cause the growth of Aspergillus Sp. are producers who pay less attention to cleanliness, high humidity and length of storage of materials. The purpose of the study was to identify whether there were fungi Aspergillus sp in Rujak Sauce. This type of research is a descriptive method, to describe a phenomenon that occurs in the community. The population of this study were all Rujak Traders at Pantai Panjang, Kota Bengkulu, which amounted to 21 traders. The results of the study were found 12 samples detected contaminating to the fungus Aspergillus Sp. Factors influencing awareness to maintain the cleanliness of the environment, equipment and materials as well the influence of substrate moisture, temperature and pH of the environment. Recommendation for Rujak sellers are to keep the environment clean and wash the tools used for selling more often and not to store the Rujak sauce for too long with varying temperatures and humidity.

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