| Abstrak/Abstract |
Ready-to-drink (RTD) wedang uwuh is herbal beverage product innovations that are
practical and healthy but perishable because it is vulnerable to microorganisms. This research
aim to determining the shelf-life of RTD wedang uwuh. Wedang Uwuh that has been brewed
and packaged in 200mL glass bottles was used in this study. Product analysis was conducted on
color, antioxidant activity, and total microbes quality parameters of RTD wedang uwuh. A
complete randomized design was used as experimental design, with temperatures treatment of
5 ± 2ᵒC, 25 ± 2ᵒC, 45 ± 2ᵒC for 28 days of storage and observations every 7 days. This study
plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture because wedang uwuh is a traditional Indonesian
herbal drink. Research on its storage life helps in determining optimal preservation techniques
and ensuring the beverage retains its nutritional. By extending the shelf life of wedang uwuh,
producers can minimize spoilage, reducing the overall environmental impact and conserving
resources. The estimated shelf-life of RTD wedang uwuh is calculated using the Accelerated
Shelf-Life Testing measurement method. The shelf-life of RTD wedang uwuh based on the
color–lightness (L*) parameter 30.143 days at 5ᵒC; 29.892 days at 25ᵒC; and 29.758 days at
45ᵒC |
