ANALISA KANDUNGAN TIMBAL (Pb) PADA TERASI BERMEREK DAN TERASI HASIL OLAHAN INDUSTRI RUMAH TANGGA YANG DIJUAL DI BEBERAPA PASAR TRADISIONAL DI KOTA MEDAN TAHUN 2013
Abstract: Analysis of lead
(Pb) on branded terasi and terasi producted at home industry were sold in some
traditional markets in the Medan city in 2013. Based on composition, terasi
(seasoning food is made from fermented
shrimp or fish mixed with salt), was
divided into fish terasi, shrimp terasi and paste mixture of both. From several
previous studies proved that fish and shrimp including marine life which
contaminated by heavy metals as a result of marine pollution. This study was
descriptive research, to describe the levels of lead (Pb) in terasi, where the
objects of study were composed of 10 samples of terasi consists 5 samples of
branded terasi and 5 samples of unbranded terasi taken purposively as well as
the accept daily intake (ADI) of the terasi. Determination of lead (Pb) using
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry in Provincial Health Laboratory of North
Sumatera.The results showed from five samples of branded terasi, there is one
positive contains lead (Pb) (1.80 mg/kg) and didn’t qualify (BPOM’s maximum
limit of 1.0 mg/kg), while the other four relatively safe because were under
value detection tool (Pb <0.002 mg/kg). For the terasi samples that
processed at home industry (unbranded), four samples contains lead (Pb), but
only one that was above the maximum limit (1.88 mg/kg), and one sample under
value detection tool. Recommended to the local Department of Health and the
BPOM of Medan City in order to perform inspection terasi on the market mainly
derived from heavy metal polluted waters of the region is quite high.
Counseling and overseeing terasi businesses, especially in the home industry.
Penulis: ihsan fasri angkat,
nurmaini, wirsal hasan
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd140630
