Karakteristik Bakso Ikan Etong (Abalistes stellaris) Instan dengan Penambahan Daun Kelor (Moringa oleifera)

Meatballs are processed products favored by the community, so the manufacturing of fish meatballs could increase fish consumption. Fortification of moringa leaves was carried out to increase the protein and iron content of fish meatballs. The fish meatball processing into an instant product was done to extend the shelf life. This study aimed to determine the best treatment of triggerfish meatballs with the addition of moringa leaves to produce instant meatballs and evaluate the physicochemical characteristics of producing instant meatballs. Triggerfish meatball was made with the addition of fresh moringa leaves by 0% (AO), 5% (A1), 10% (A2), and 15% (A3) of the weight of the fish. The best fish meatball was selected using the De Garmo method based on protein and Fe values. The best treatment result based on De Garmo’s analysis was the A3 treatment with the following characteristics: water content 11.82% ww, protein 33.17% ww, iron 2.58 mg/100 g ww, rehydration time 13 min, and lightness 65.62.