Instant broth powder of mutiara catfish (Clarias gariepinus) using the spray drying method as a natural flavor enhancer

"Dumbo" catfish is a type of that widely consumed and cultivated. It includes the mutiara ( Clarias gariepinus ) growing relatively fast having fairly high nutritional content. can be used as flavor enhancer in form instant broth powder. This research aims to determine formulation best quality powder products using Spray Drying method natural public likes follows Indonesian National Standard. was started by sampling fish separating meat. Then, an analysis meat, including proximate test, prepared continued with making different recipes based on added weight meat (in percentage) several spices formulations: 75% (F1), 70% (F2), 65% (F3), 60% (F4) 55% (F5) boiling mixing all supporting ingredients according predetermined formulations. Next, drying process carried out method, followed organoleptic test obtain chosen formula and, finally, Mutiara product tested. The selected because this most preferred panelists. results physical, chemical, microbiological characteristics complied SNI 01-4218-1996 concerning In addition, shelf life metallized plastic packaging 1,028.24 days. Keywords: Broth powder; Catfish; Characterization; Shelf