KARAKTERISASI AROMA DAN RASA BEBERAPA VARIETAS BERAS LOKAL MELALUI QUANTITATIVE DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS METHOD

Improvement of the national rice production could be done by using superior variety (VUB), which has early age of maturity and high productivity. However, the farmers, until now, still fanatics to grow the local rice. The utilization of local varieties as genetic resources for producing new superior varieties is expected to be solution. The study used seven local rice varieties (Anak Daro, Si Buyung, Cicih Merah, Mentik Wangi, Bengawan Solo, Rojolele, and Mandoti), to test the aroma and taste. Quantitative Descriptive Analysis (QDA) using trained panelists was applied. Data obtained were analyzed by Multivariate Analysis of Principle Component Analysis technique. Results showed that Mandoti and Rojolele have similar aroma and characterized by pandan, cereals, buttery, and green aroma. Cicih Merah characterized by creamy and sweet aroma. Mentik Wangi, Bengawan solo, and Anak Daro have similar properties but are not characterized by a distinctive aroma. Flavors of Cicih Merah and Bengawan solo are in one group and characterized by a taste of sweet and umami. Mandoti are in different groups and characterized by a taste of salty and bitter. Mentik Wangi and Si Buyung, Anak Daro and Rojolele even be in one group but not characterized by a distinctive flavor attributes.