Published September 1, 2021 | Version v1
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Bio-Gurt: Purple Sweet Potato and Mung Bean Yogurt High in Vitamin B6 and Antioxidant forMinimizing theSeverity of COVID-19 Complications

  • 1. Nutrition Department,Health Polytechnic of Health Ministry Malang (PoltekkesKemenkes Malang)

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There search histoprocesslocal-basedproductformulationintoyogurtcontaininghigh Vitamin B6 and antioxidant by adding Purple Sweet Potatoes and Mung Bean Powder through a fermentationprocessandtofindthesuitableformulationof“Bio-Gurt”.Theresearchprocedures were firstly done by formulating 3 treatmentsand 1 control. P0 (Treatment 0) as controlled variable, P1 as addition of 2% Sweet Purple Potato Powder and 4% Mung Bean Powder, P2 3% : 3%, and P3 4% : 2%. The result is determined by anorganoleptic test and pH measurement. By all treatments, P3 suits the characteristic of yogurt texture. The limitations were due to the lack of ineffectiveness of the process. Bio-Gurt helps reduce the cytokine storm that occurs in the early stages of SARS-CoV2 infection. It also can reduce oxidative stress for the severity of COVID-19. Bio-Gurt becomes a healthy local snack containing vitamin B6 andantioxidants.

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