DAYA TERIMA PERMEN GUMMY BUAH BIT (Beta vulgaris) DENGAN KOMBINASI SARI BUAH JERUK (Citrus sinesis) SEBAGAI CAMILAN TINGGI ZAT BESI

Results showed all three formulations were well accepted, with color obtaining the highest mean scores (4.47-4.50). No significant differences were found among formulations for color, taste, and texture (p>0.05), but a significant difference was found for aroma (p=0.037). Formulation F2 was
the most balanced in taste and color. The highest iron content was found in F1 at 8.27 mg/kg (0.827 mg/100 g), followed by F2 at 7.09 mg/kg and F3 at 6.02 mg/kg, indicating that higher orange juice proportions led to lower iron content. The contribution to the daily Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of iron per 100 g of product ranged from 3.34% to 4.59%. It is concluded that beetroot gummy candy with orange juice is sensorially acceptable and potentially serves as a functional snack supporting anemia prevention, with Formulation 2 recommended as the optimal formulation for further development.