BoXant Bolu Xanthone (Xanthone cake) made of mangosteens peel extract as a useful and delicious food.

M. Nurfajar1), A. Annisa2), A. Oktriani3), T. Aldila3)

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Computer Engineering Department, Politeknik Negeri Bandung Account Department, Politeknik Negeri Bandung Chemical Engineering Department, Politeknik Negeri Bandung

ABSTRACT:
Xanthone is an antioxidant substance which is formed as polyphenolic compounds. It is contained in tropical forests plants and red-colored fruits. However, the content of xanthone in mangosteens peel is incomparable. Considering that product valueadded in medical capsule is still rare, there should be another technology in increasing the value-added of mangosteens peel. Cake is one of Indonesian favorite foods. Plenty of souvenir stores that sell cake (bolu) become the proof. BoXant may become a choice as a nutritious food that can prevent various diseases. Moreover, it is delivered in interesting product and suitable for all ages. The ingredients of this cake (bolu) are similar with other cake (bolu); however, there is an additional substance, mangosteens peel flour, which increases the nutrient of the cake (bolu). The product is a steamed cake (bolu) which is delivered in various flavors like original, chocolate, cheese, pandan, and strawberry. BoXant is not only positively contains xanthone, but also carbohydrate, fat, and protein. This product, BoXant, is sold per pieces with price IDR 1.500 and per boxes with price between IDR 20.000-30.000. Firstly, BoXant selling was distributed through resellers which are the member of BoXant team, and then, the selling is continued through campus canteens. At the end, the selling is improved into the souvenir stores. This program has improved the students creativity because they are inspired to utilize mangosteens peel which has higher nutrient than its fruit to be made as cake (bolu). Thus, it is not only decrease the waste volume, but also keeping Bandung as one of Indonesian culinary center.

Keywords : cake (bolu), xanthone, mangosteens peel, nutrious