AROMATIC VINEGAR DISINFECTANT USING LEMON SKIN WASTE AS ESSENTIAL OIL Delta Rosalina 1, Merci Fourte Yusuf 1, Deva Yanti Panjaitan 1, Indah Khairunnisa. 1, Amalia Herda P 1, M. Ilham Maulana K. 1, Azzahrawaani Ajeng N 1, Shinta Zahra W.P 1, Dr. Nila Tanyela B1.
Universitas Pertamina
Abstract
In Indonesia, the amount of lemon/orange peel waste reaches 70% (management of the remaining peel, seeds, and orange juice) and is a waste burden. So far, we often throw away the lemon/orange peel after we consume the fruit. Lemon peel is effective for preventing cholesterol levels in the body, in the field of beauty Lemon skin can brighten the skin and according to studies, the content in Lemon peel contains d-limonene which can prevent cancer, Lemon / Orange peel is also very valuable in the perfume industry. In this topic, Lemon peel is used in the manufacture of an aromatic vinegar disinfectant based on aromatic vinegar, alcohol, and essential oil derived from Lemon peel. Testing the antibacterial activity of the Aromatic Vinegar Disinfectant, performed an anti-bacterial test with the test bacteria E.coli. The results of this test indicated the presence of clear zones with diameters of 19 mm, 23 mm, and 25 mm.
