Analysis of White Pepper Quality on Petaling 1 and Lampung Daun Kecil (LDK) Varieties at South Bangka

Abstract

This The study of pepper quality at South Bangka in Bangka Belitung islands will build a high benefit for many sectors and considerations, primarily on mapping and development of pepper comodity in the future. This research was conducted to study the quality of Petaling 1 and Lampung Daun Kecil (LDK) varieties at South Bangka Regency, a cultivation outlook of pepper plants by farmers, and the principal variables that indicate the quality of pepper. Survey method was used for gaining samples through purposive random sampling. Research data was acquired from observing and measuring 54 pepper samples from 54 pepper farmers. Additional information related to the technical of pepper cultivation by farmers was obtained through interview. Data resulted, namely black berries, extraneous matter, light berries, content of moisture, volatile oil, and piperine, were analyzed by t test for two independent samples and principal component analysis. There was a significant difference on piperin level of the two varieties, but no for another variables. The six observed can be grouped into three factors. First factor consist of black berries, second factor was light berries, and third factor were extraneous matter, content of moisture, volatile oil, and piperine. Generally, Petaling 1 variety has a higher level oncontent of piperine than Lampung Daun Kecil (LDK). From all of observed variables, based on Good Agricultural Practice, farmers of Petaling 1 variety tend to apply standard procedure on cultivating their pepper plants instead of LDK farmers. Keywords—Quality, White Pepper, South Bangka