EDIBLE FILM PATI TALAS (Colocasia esculenta L. Schoott) – LIDAH BUAYA (Aloe vera L) DENGAN PENAMBAHAN EKSTRAK JAHE GAJAH (Zingiber officinale rosc.) DAN EKSTRAK JAHE EMPRIT (Zingiber officinale var. amarum.)

Edible film is a reliable packaging that can be consumed (edible) to protect
food characteristics that has a relative short life. Edible film can be biodegraded as
an environmental friendly alternative to synthetic packaging materials. Edible film
is used to laminate or wrap and package food and has the potential to extend life
and maintain the quality of food ingredients without changing the aroma, taste,
texture and appearance (Kusumawati et al. (2013). The nature of the Edible Film
itself is needed to be last longer. because the function is good in terms of durability
from physical, chemical and biological factors. In this study, Edible Film made
from Taro Starch (Colocasia esculentia Schott) and Alove Vera will be prepared
with the addition of elephant ginger extract and emprit Starch and bioactive
compounds. The purpose of this study was to emit the physical and mechanical
properties of the resulting film as well as the antioxidant effects and the best
treatment of ginger concentration variations used, add 0%, 3%, 6%, and 9%. film,
characterization of physical and mechanical properties, and its antioxidant content
were extracted and modified to improve film formation ability. Various plasticizers
and additives were tested to improve the film layer and protective properties. The
resulting layer was analyzed for thickness, tensile strength, Elongation, Water
Vapor Transmission Rate, and Transparency in addition, the antimicrobial and
antioxidant properties of the edible film were assessed. The combination of
bioactive compounds of elephant ginger and emprit ginger contributes to the
enhancement of functionality, especially in terms of physical characteristics and
antioxidant activity. Therefore, this report is prepared to present a new approach for
sustainable packaging, but also to highlight the untapped potential of taro tubers in
value-added applications.