Analisis Mutu Ikan Teri Nasi Kering (Stolephorus sp.) di Sentra Produksi Sekitar Pelabuhan Perikanan Samudera (PPS) Belawan, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara

Abstract

Dried Anchovy (Stolephorus sp.) is one of the fishery products that is quite widely consumed both in the domestic market and export market. Anchovy has a high content of protein, minerals, vitamins, and iron but has the disadvantage of being easily spoiled if not consumed immediately or processed further, so proper handling is needed to maintain quality. The purpose of this study was to determine the physical, chemical, microbiological quality and quality conformity of dried anchovy rice in the production center around the Belawan Ocean Fishing Port, Medan City, North Sumatra with quality standards. This research was conducted in February - April 2024, sampling was carried out in several production units and ships. The results showed that the quality of dried anchovy rice on the organoleptic value at each production site had a value of 7-9. Chemical quality obtained ash content of 13.42%-16.53%, salt content of 7.11%-7.26%, moisture content of 43.74%-52.11% and formalin content of 0 mg/kg. Microbiological quality includes Total Plate Count (TPC) of 0,9 x 105-2,2 x 105 colonies/gram, Escherichia coli of <3,0 CFU/gram, and Staphylococcus aureus of <101 colonies/gram. The quality of Dried Anchovy based on Quality Standards for organoleptic values, salt content, moisture content, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Total Plate Count (TPC) in Production Unit 3 and Ship 3 have met the quality standards.