Analysis Of Vitamin C Content In Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum fructuscents L.) By Iodimetry

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is one of the vitamins that the body needs which helpd the body’s metabolic processes. Vitamin C have a role in estabilishmen of collagen intercelluler. This research intend to know vitamin C levels using iodimetry. Research of the result showed vitamin C levels obtained for 11 mg/ 10 g. Conclusion of this research is vitamin C levels in cayanne pepper can be determined by iodimetry method with the result 11 mg / 10 g sample. Need to be tasted vitamin C (ascorbid acid) on pepper with different types and varieties to compare the greatest vitamin C contents.

Keywords : Vitamin C, Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum fructuscents L.), Iodimetry