Artikel Review : Metode Analisis Pewarna Metanil Yellow Pada Makanan Dan Minuman
Keywords:
metanil yellow, analisis kualitatif, analisis kuantitatif, makanan, minuman
Abstract
Colorants are one of the food additives that serve to provide or enhance the color of food, thereby increasing the visual appeal of the product. Metanil yellow is an illegal azo dye used in food that can cause health effects such as toxic methemoglobinemia, cyanosis, anemia, and may trigger tumor formation. Based on this issue, this article aims to summarize qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques for metanil yellow, including their advantages and limitations, as a reference for food safety monitoring. The method employed is a literature review of both national and international indexed articles, with inclusion criteria for scientific articles related to the analysis of metanil yellow in food and beverages published in the last 10 years (2015–2025). Based on the literature review conducted, qualitative testing can be performed using Test Kits, Thin Layer Chromatography, UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, and FT-IR Spectroscopy, while quantitative analysis can be conducted using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
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Priatni, H.L., Saripah, M., 2024. Analisis Kualitatif Dan Kuantitatif Methanil Yellow Pada Tepung Panir Di Pasar Kabupaten Majalengka. Sains Indonesiana: Jurnal Ilmiah Nusantara 2, 10–19.
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Ramadhani, D., Utami, M.R., Hilmi, I.L., 2022. Identification Of Metanil Yellow Dye In Wet Noodles In Karawang Regency Identifikasi Zat Pewarna Metanil Yellow Dalam Mi Basah Yang Beredar Di Kabupaten Karawang. PHARMACON PROGRAM STUDI FARMASI, FMIPA,UNIVERSITASSAMRATULANGI 11, 1730–1737.
Ray, R., Noronha, C., Prabhu, A., Mani, N.K., 2022. Latex-Based Paper Devices with Super Solvent Resistance for On-the-Spot Detection of Metanil Yellow in Food Samples. Food Anal Methods 15, 2664–2674. https://doi.org/10.1007/S12161-022-02322-2/FIGURES/7
Rivianto, F.A., Aida, F., Nola, F., Andriani, N., Rahmawati Utami, M., Nurfadhila, L., 2023. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences |Volume 6|No. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences 6, 118–126.
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Silva, M.M., Reboredo, F.H., Lidon, F.C., 2022. Food Colour Additives: A Synoptical Overview on Their Chemical Properties, Applications in Food Products and Health Side Effects. Foods 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/FOODS11030379,
Simamora, Y.M.R., Puspawati, G.A.K.D., 2023. Qualitative Test of Rhodamine B and Methanyl Yellow Using the Spot test Method on Packaged Beverage at The Center for Drug and Food Control Denpasar. Indonesian Journal of Food Technology 2, 56–66.
Tumanduk, R., Massi, M.N., Agus, R., Hamid, F., 2023. Analisis Residu Amoksisilin Pada Hepar dan Ventrikulus Ayam Petelur di Pasar Tradisional Makassar. Jurnal Ilmu Alam dan Lingkungan 14, 20–28.
Walintukan, P.P.M., Akili, R.H., Maddusa, S.S., 2019. Analisis Kandungan Methanyl Yellow Pada Nasi Kuning Di Pasar Karombasan, Pasar Bersehati Dan Kelurahan Komo Luar Kota Manadotahun 2019. Jurnal KESMAS 8, 568–573.
Widiya, M., Riastuti, R.D., Widiana, S.W., 2021. Analisis Kandungan Rodamin B dan Metanil Yellow Minuman di SD Lubuklinggau. Jurnal Indah Sains dan Klinis 2, 29–33. https://doi.org/10.52622/jisk.v2i2.27
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Zaka, A.R., Sutopo, 2017. Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kepuasan Pelanggan Pada Lbb Antologi Semarang. Diponegoro Journal Of Management 6, 1–13.
