Makanan Kaya Gizi Buah Naga sebagai Diet Tinggi Antioksidan pada Pasien Kanker

Abstract

Background: Cancer remains one of the leading global health problems. Patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience side effects such as nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, and constipation, which require a high-antioxidant diet intervention. Makanan Kaya Gizi (Kayazi) is a one-dish meal formulated to meet daily nutritional needs. Dragon fruit is rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and anthocyanins that act as natural antioxidants and colorants, making it a potential ingredient for Kayazi recipe modification. Objective: This study aimed to develop a Kayazi recipe using dragon fruit as an antioxidant source and to evaluate its nutritional composition and sensory preference among cancer patients. Methods:An experimental design was used with two formulations: Formula 1 (40 g of filtered dragon fruit) and Formula 2 (50 g of unfiltered dragon fruit). Sensory evaluation was conducted by 25 semi-trained panelists to assess color, aroma, taste, and texture. Nutritional analysis included energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Results:
Formula 1 obtained the highest preference score (very like) and contained 344.4 kcal energy, 17.78 g protein, 7.74 g fat, 51.74 g carbohydrates, 3.08 g fiber, 213.4 IU vitamin A, and 18.2 mg vitamin C. Formula 2 was moderately liked, with 351.5 kcal energy, 17.95 g protein, 8.05 g fat, 52.64 g carbohydrates, 3.4 g fiber, and 18.3 mg vitamin C.Conclusion: Formula 1 showed higher fiber and vitamin C levels and achieved the highest preference, thus recommended as a high-antioxidant diet option for cancer patients.

Keywords: recipe modification; dragon fruit; antioxidant; nutritional value; sensory evaluation