The Effect of Maturity Level on Chemical Properties of Asam Gelugur (Garcinia Atroviridis)

Abstract

: Asam gelugur ( Garcinia atroviridis ) is a plant that grownwidely in Indonesia. Asam gelugur is used always for traditional dishes like laksa, asampedas, and manisan. This research deal about effect of maturity level of asamgelugur from 5 region at Province Sumatera Utara (Tapanuli Tengah, Batubara, Delitua, Sembahe, and Simalungun). The result showed that moisture and ashcontent increased when the level maturity increased. Acid total and vitamin C decreased when the level of maturity increased.