E-learning Bahan Tambahan Pangan pada Pangan Olahan (dengan bahasa isyarat)

Summary

This educational video explains the importance of understanding food additives (BTP) in processed foods, focusing on their types, functions, and legal regulations in Indonesia. Presented by Rah Jeng Puput from the Direktorat Registrasi Pangan Olahan, the video outlines the proper use of BTP to enhance food safety, including specific examples, allowable limits, and tools to check compliance. Viewers are guided on using apps and websites to find information on permissible additives, their usage limits, and the importance of laboratory analysis for certain additives. The session emphasizes safe, legal, and effective food production practices.

Takeaways

• 😀 BTP (Food Additives) are substances added to processed foods to influence their properties, such as taste, color, or shelf life, but are not meant for direct consumption.
• 😀 Food safety can be improved by correctly using food additives (BTP), ensuring that they are within permissible limits and serving their intended functions.
• 😀 There are 27 categories of BTPs regulated by Indonesia's Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM), each serving a specific technological function such as preservatives, stabilizers, or colorants.
• 😀 Not all processed foods can use the same type or level of BTPs; usage limits are strictly regulated based on food categories.
• 😀 BTPs are only to be used when necessary for technological purposes, such as preserving shelf life, enhancing stability, improving flavor, or coloring the product.
• 😀 BTPs must not be used to conceal poor quality ingredients or unsafe manufacturing practices.
• 😀 There are different methods to verify the permissible BTPs for a specific product, such as using the 'Ayo Cek BTP' app or searching the BPOM website for relevant regulations.
• 😀 BTPs have specific allowable usage limits, often expressed in units like milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), and must be carefully monitored in the final product.
• 😀 Some BTPs, such as sorbic acid, require analysis of their concentration in the final product, while others, like MSG, do not have specific limits for concentration.
• 😀 The use of BTPs can be in combination with other additives in certain formulations, but the total amount should not exceed the permitted ratio for each additive type to ensure product safety.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of understanding food additives (BTP) in processed food?

The main purpose is to help improve food safety by using food additives correctly, providing information on the types of additives allowed, their functions, and the maximum usage limits in processed foods.

What does the term 'BTP' stand for in the context of food?

BTP stands for 'Bahan Tambahan Pangan,' which translates to food additives. These are substances added to food to influence its properties, appearance, or preservation.

Can food additives be consumed directly?

No, food additives are not intended for direct consumption. They are added to food products to affect their properties, such as preservation or appearance, but not as an ingredient meant to be consumed on its own.

What regulations govern the use of food additives in processed foods in Indonesia?

The use of food additives is regulated by the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (Badan POM), which has set limits on the types and quantities of additives allowed in processed foods.

What are the functions of food additives in processed foods?

Food additives are used for various functions such as enhancing shelf life (preservatives), improving food stability (stabilizers), intensifying flavor (flavor enhancers), and altering the appearance (colorants).

What is the difference between the terms 'BTP' and 'Golongan BTP' in the script?

'BTP' refers to food additives in general, while 'Golongan BTP' refers to the classification of food additives based on their technological function, such as preservatives, colorants, or flavor enhancers.

How can one check which food additives are allowed in a specific food category?

You can check the allowed food additives for a specific food category by accessing the official website www.jdih.pom.go.id, using the 'Ayo Cek BTP' application, or referring to specific regulations on food additives.

What is the significance of the 'acceptable daily intake' (ADI) in relation to food additives?

The 'acceptable daily intake' (ADI) refers to the maximum amount of a food additive that can be safely consumed daily over a lifetime without any harmful effects. It helps determine whether a food additive requires analysis of its concentration in the final product.

Are there any limitations on mixing different food additives in processed foods?

Yes, food additives from the same group (e.g., preservatives) can be used in combination, but the total ratio of the combined additives must not exceed the allowable limits set by the regulations.

How should food additives be used to ensure food safety?

Food additives should be used according to the specific purpose and in the correct proportions, ensuring that the maximum usage limits are not exceeded. It is important to choose additives that are allowed by regulations and to follow the instructions on the product labels.