Formaldehyde Content in Indonesian Food and the Analysis Method: A Review

  • Anggita Rosiana Putri Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Kevin Awidarta Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Bachtiar Rifai Pratita Ihsan Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Intan Khaerunisa Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Bachrul Ulum Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Laili Fadhotun Huda Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
Keywords: formaldehyde; Indonesia; food; analysis

Abstract

Apart from being rich in culture, Indonesia is also rich in food culture. However, in some cases, there are illegal additions of formalin (37% formaldehyde) to food to extend shelf life. If humans consume food containing formaldehyde, it will have a harmful impact. Formaldehyde has the potential to cause cancer. In recent years, formaldehyde has still been found in several Indonesian foods. There are several analytical methods developed to detect formaldehyde levels in food. This review overview of the formaldehyde effect to human health, formaldehyde content in fish and Indonesian food, and the detection methods.

Published
2024-04-30
How to Cite
Putri, A. R., Awidarta, K., Pratita Ihsan, B. R., Khaerunisa, I., Ulum, M. B., & Huda, L. F. (2024). Formaldehyde Content in Indonesian Food and the Analysis Method: A Review. Journal of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12(1), 28-37. https://doi.org/10.22146/jfps.10060