The Fortication of Iodine in Salt Consumption Using Manual Gun Spray

The Blue Economy concept begins with Artemia salt farming. The salt farming industry is one of the pillars supporting the economic of coastal community. However, in the market, most of salt consumed have iodine level that is less than 30 ppm. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the supply of iodiz...

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Main Authors: Baroroh Intan, Suwasono Bagiyo, Hardianto Didik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201817701004
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Summary:The Blue Economy concept begins with Artemia salt farming. The salt farming industry is one of the pillars supporting the economic of coastal community. However, in the market, most of salt consumed have iodine level that is less than 30 ppm. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the supply of iodized salt from the market to reach 30 - 80 ppm iodium according to Indonesia National Standard because it can impact our health. Thus, it was necessary to repair the iodized salt production equipment through an iodine spray device on the machine. The result of spray setting modification technology on macro ranged from 38 - 45 ppm which fulfilled Indonesia National Standard.
ISSN:2261-236X