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Summary

This video provides an informative guide on food additives (BTP) in processed foods, highlighting their types, functions, and legal regulations. It explains how BTP is used to enhance food appearance, flavor, and shelf life, with specific examples like preservatives and flavor enhancers. The video also covers the importance of using BTP correctly, adhering to legal limits, and the role of tools like the 'Ayo Cek BTP' app for checking regulations. Key points include understanding permissible BTP types, their appropriate limits, and how to calculate BTP ratios in mixed formulations for food safety and quality.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understanding food additives (BTP) helps improve food safety through proper usage and compliance with regulations.
• 😀 Food additives are used to enhance the appearance, flavor, and shelf life of processed food products.
• 😀 BTP (food additives) are not meant to be consumed directly but are added to food to modify its characteristics, such as color, taste, or preservation.
• 😀 Not all food products can contain the same additives. The types and quantities of BTP allowed are regulated by food safety authorities.
• 😀 There are 27 categories of BTP recognized by the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (Badan POM), each categorized based on its technological function.
• 😀 BTP can be grouped by their function (e.g., preservatives, flavor enhancers, colorants), and their usage must comply with legal limits for each food category.
• 😀 Specific additives, such as preservatives, may be used to extend shelf life, but their usage is strictly controlled and must not be used to mask spoilage or unfit ingredients.
• 😀 For example, potassium sorbate is approved for use in certain processed meat products with a maximum allowed concentration of 1000 mg per kg.
• 😀 Maximum allowable concentrations of BTP are given in numerical units (mg per kg) or in some cases by ‘as per good manufacturing practices’ (GMP).
• 😀 The use of BTP in food may require testing of their concentration in the final product, particularly if their Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) is defined, like for sorbic acid, which requires testing in the product.
• 😀 To ensure compliance, food producers can use tools like the 'Ayo Cek BTP' app to check permissible additives for specific food categories and monitor their usage limits.

Q & A

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

The purpose is to enhance food safety through the correct use of BTP, as well as to provide information on the types of BTP that can be used in processed food and the maximum allowed usage limits.

What are food additives (BTP)?

Food additives (BTP) are substances added to food to affect its properties or appearance. These additives are not meant to be consumed directly and are not necessary as primary food ingredients.

Can all food products use the same BTP?

No, not all processed foods can use the same BTP. The type and level of BTP allowed in food are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) and vary based on the food category.

What are the functions of food additives in processed foods?

Food additives are used to improve the appearance, taste, or shelf life of food products. For example, preservatives are used to extend shelf life, stabilizers improve food stability, and flavor enhancers intensify taste.

What are the regulations for using BTP in food products?

BTP can only be added to processed food when necessary for technological purposes, such as for preservation, flavor enhancement, or color improvement. BTP is prohibited if used to conceal substandard ingredients or improper production processes.

How many categories of BTP are allowed according to BPOM regulations?

There are 27 categories of BTP permitted for use in processed food, each categorized based on its technological function.

What is the significance of knowing the maximum allowed levels of BTP in food?

Knowing the maximum allowed levels of BTP ensures food safety, prevents excessive use of additives, and helps producers comply with regulatory standards to protect consumer health.

How can I find information about the permitted BTP for specific food products?

You can use the 'Ayo Cek BTP' application, or search for relevant regulations on the official BPOM website to find information about the allowed BTP for specific food categories and their usage limits.

What are the requirements for conducting BTP analysis in food products?

BTP analysis must be conducted in a government-accredited laboratory or a certified private laboratory. The analysis ensures that the BTP used in food products does not exceed the allowed levels.

What should be considered when using a combination of BTP in processed food?

When using a combination of BTP within the same category, it is important to follow the ratio of each BTP to ensure that the total usage does not exceed the maximum allowed limits for each type of BTP.