ANALISIS ZAT WARNA METHANYL YELLOW DALAM MINUMAN ES SIRUP DI KAWASAN KOTA MANADO

Abstract

Iced beverage syrup is processed in liquid form which has a variety of flavors and
colors. The dye banned methanyl yellow syrup used in drinks because it can cause poisoning,
gastrointestinal disorders, and liver tissue damage if consumed in the long term. The purpose
of this study was to prove the existence of a dye content of the beverage methanyl yellow
syrup that circulate in the city of Manado. Samples beverage syrup totaling 18 samples were
taken representing 8 districts and the central city of Manado, and then analyzed methanyl
yellow dye using color reaction, Thin Layer Chromatography and UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.
The results showed that in all 18 samples beverage syrup is not identified either dye methanyl
yellow color reaction method, Thin Layer Chromatography method and UV-Vis
spectrophotometry. With no identification methanyl yellow dye then make sure the 18
samples beverage syrup is free from substances methanyl yellow dye.
Keywords : Methanyl Yellow, Iced beverage syrup, Color Reactions, Thin Layer
Chromatography (TLC), UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, Manado