Pengembangan Formula Enteral Tinggi BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) ENSULADE (Enteral Susu Skim, Labu Kuning, dan Kacang Kedelai)

ENSULADE is a blenderized enteral formula made from locally available high BCAA ingredients, including pumpkin, skim milk, and soybeans This study aimed to evaluate its nutritional composition, viscosity, osmolality, flowability, sedimentation, organoleptic properties, and cost estimation compared to commercial formulas. Nutrient content analysis was performed using Nutrisurvey 2007 viscosity test using a viscometer, osmolality test using an osmometer, flowability test and sediment test observed empirically, organoleptic test with hedonic method and price estimates obtained from market survey The energy density of ENSULADE was found to be 1 kcal/ml. Viscosity measurements were 82.13 cP for ENSULADE 1 and 242 cP for ENSULADE 2, whereas the commercial formula was undetectable. Osmolality values were 436 mOsm/kg for ENSULADE 1, 620 mOsm/kg for ENSULADE 2, and 415 mOsm/kg for the commercial formula. Flowability testing revealed slower flow in ENSULADE compared to the commercial product, while sediment testing showed no sediment formation in ENSULADE 1 and 2, unlike the commercial formula which did produce sediment. Organoleptic testing using the hedonic scale indicated overall positive acceptability. The estimated cost of ENSULADE is lower than that of the commercial formula. In conclusion, ENSULADE 1 demonstrated superior results in terms of quality parameters and hedonic acceptance compared to ENSULADE 2.