Nutritional, Phytochemical And Antinutritional Content Of Ethanol Extract Of Keladi/Talas Kimpul (Xanthosoma Sagittifolium (L.) Schott) And Keladi Togog (Colocasia Esculenta (L.) Schott) In Bali

Abstract

Nutritional problems such as anemia in pregnancy are at risk of giving birth to babies with low birth weight and stunting. Utilization of local food ingredients can provide added value in fulfilling the nutrition of pregnant women. The stems of keladi/kimpul taro and keladi togog can be consumed but have not been studied much. The purpose of this study was to identify the nutritional, phytochemical, anti-nutritional content of keladi/ talas kimpul and keladi togog that can be consumed by humans. Methods: descriptive research. Green and fresh keladistems taken from Buleleng Regency, Bali. The keladi stems was extracted using 96% ethanol, then tested in the laboratory. Result: keladi stem and keladi togog, contain carbohydrates, protein, fat, beta carotene, vitamin C, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. Calcium, zinc, and steroids were not detected in keladi/ talas kimpul stems. Fe and zinc were not detected in the stem of the keladi togog. Conclusion: taro stem and taro togog contain nutrients, phytochemicals, and anti-nutrients. Recommendation: further research is needed to determine the efficacy of extracts in experimental animals.