Additions of Extract Turmeric on the Presto of Lalawak Fish (Barbodes balleroides) Stored at Room Temperature

The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of turmeric and its best concentration in preserving the presto of lalawak fish based on the characteristics of microbiological tests and chemical tests including checking water content and pH. The research experimental method covered five treatments by adding turmeric extract solutions of 0%, 1%, 3%, 5%, and 7%. The test parameters observed in the research were microbiological tests using the method of TPC (Total Plate Count) in duplicate and chemical tests including checking water content and pH. The results showed that all treatments by adding turmeric extract were with concentrations of 1%, 3%, 5%, and 7% able to extend the shelf life presto of lalawak fish more than two days compared to the presto of lalawak fish which were not treated with turmeric extract or control (0%) which can only last two days. The treatment of the addition of 5% turmeric extract is able to provide the long lasting strength of lalawak fish for up to five days so that the shelf life is longer than other treatments, as evidenced by the TPC (Total Plate Count) value of 5.81×105 CFU / gram on the 6th day. The water content reached 67.5% on the 6th day and the pH value reached 6.50 on the 5th day