Pemanfaatan Serbuk Limbah Tahu Padat sebagai Bahan Tambahan Tablet Cetak Langsung

Abstract

The study was targetted in utilization of "tahu" solid waste as supplement for direct compression tablet, which also includes characterization of physical and chemical of properties of the tablets.

Large amount of" tahu” solid waste, so far , has not been optimally utilized, and creating enviromental concer. By utilizing the solid waste, one can in prove

profitability of “tahu" processing industries.

‘Tahu" solid waste was processed to produce solid powder ( particle size: 100 µg and 150 µg ). Chemical analysis of the solid waste showed composition : crude protein (0.47%), crude fat (0.67%), rough fiber (20.51%), ash (2.04%), Ca (0.63%) and P (0.09%).

The result showed that particle size as well as quantity of the solid waste powder affecting characteristics of the tablet. Primojel and starch were used as commercial control supplements for the tablet

It is revealed that the solid waste can be used as supplement for direct compression tablet; with weight concentration between 1 - 10 %. Higher concentration of the solid waste as supplement affecting characteristics of the tablet : ie. disintegration time, dissolution test and water absorption. Optimum concentration of the solid waste as supplement for direct compression tablet obtained around 5%.

It is suggested that utization of "tahu” solid waste can be used as alternative low cost direct compression tablet supplement.