KANDUNGAN BORAKS PADA PENTOL BAKSO DI KECAMATAN BALONGBENDO KABUPATEN SIDOARJO DENGAN METODE SPEKTROFOTOMETRI

Sodium Tetraborate, also known as Borax, is a chemical compound which derivative of metal boron gas (B), used an antifungal compound, wood preservative, and antiseptic in cosmetics. The use Borax preservative food has been banned by the government. purpose this study was to help remove levels borax found meatball bulbs. Sampling determined Balongbendo District, Sidoarjo Regency. Analysis content compounds bulbs carried out qualitatively using flame method tumeric paper test. Quantitative test UV-Vis Spectrophotometer method. Based on results analysis 60 samples sold Regency, 1 sample positively identified containing with average level 0.162 ppm.