PERFORMA (Paper Test Kit Formalin) As The Alternative Selection to Improve the Quality of Food Ingredients

Abstract

Research on "PERFORMA" or Paper Test Kits Formalin is as an alternative to recognize the quality of food selection. This aim of this study was to produce a paper test kit that can detect formaldehyde containing in foodstuffs practically, fast and easy. The method used in this study was an exploration method which is part of an exploration method that aims to manipulate and control variables. The data collection is based on the research and the observation of the color change on the paper test kit is generated from Schiff reagent test, in which the paper test kit will give a purple color response when tested on foodstuffs containing formalin. Thus, this research paper expects that formalin test kit can be easily applied and used by the community at large.

Keywords: formalin; paper test kits; reagents Schiff; foodstuff