Relationship Between Knowledge Level of White Tofu Traders and the Presence of Formalin in Kartasura Traditional Market, Sukoharjo Regency
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Introduction: White tofu is an alternative food among the lower middle class that has the benefit of a fairly high vegetable protein content. The use of Formaldehyde in white tofu can be caused by the lack of knowledge of traders on the dangers of Formaldehyde. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge of White Tofu Traders and the Presence of Formalin in the Kartasura Traditional Market, Sukoharjo Regency. Methods: This type of research is observational analysis with a cross-sectional approach. The research sample of 46 traders was taken using the simple random sampling technique. The interview used a questionnaire containing 18 multiple-choice questions. Qualitative test of Formaldehyde content using Potassium permanganate (KMnO4). Statistical analysis uses the chi-square test with a significance of 0.05. Results: The study found that 46 negative tofu samples were characterized by no color change from purplish ash to brownish. The results of the Chi-square test analysis obtained a p-value or sig. of 0.228, using an alpha of 0.05, the p-value âĨ 0.05 or a calculated Ī2 value of 1.660 ⤠Ī2 table of 3.841 was obtained. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is no relationship between the level of knowledge and the presence of formalin in the Kartasura traditional market, Sukoharjo Regency.
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Nabila, Shofiyah; Asyfiradayati, Rezania, "Relationship Between Knowledge Level of White Tofu Traders and the Presence of Formalin in Kartasura Traditional Market, Sukoharjo Regency," Jurnal Kesehatan, vol. 18, no. 1, May. 2025.