Analysis of Monosodium Glutamat Level on Meatballs Snacks (Bakso) Sold in the Makassar and Parepare City of South Sulawesi Province with Visible Spectrophotometer

Abstract

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)  is an ingredient used to make food taste more delicious. MSG is also known as vetsin or micin in Indonesia. In some cases,  MSG can trigger allergic reactions such as itching, red spots on the skin, nausea, vomiting, headache and migraine complaints. In addition, there is the term "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" is a symptom dizziness and shortness when taking Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is excessive. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is also very influential on long-term health such as hypertension, obesity, cancer, Alzheimer's, spermatogenesis disorders, Parkinson's, and stroke. This study was aimed to determine the levels of MSG in the test sample. The type of study was laboratory observation and sample was determined by purposive sampling technique. Processing and data analysis used microsoft word and presented in the form of tables and narration. From the results of the analysis, MSG was obtained in 8 test samples, ie A 0,0038 g sample, B sample 0.0023 g, C sample 0.0024 g, sample D 0.0025 g, sample E 0,0091 g , sample F 0,0078 g, sample G 0,0092 g and sample H 0,0093 g. Based on these results Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) level on the eight test samples can be said to be safe, because it does not exceed the maximum limit of consumption per day is 120 mg / kg body weight.