Preservative agent of Indigenous plants in Sumatra Picung (Pangium Edule Renw) as Traditional food Preservative

Summary

Sumatra is one of the most bio-diverse islands in Indonesia as well as diverse in food recipe. Picung (Pangium Edule Reinw) has long been used as an ingredient in traditional cuisine in Sumatra. Processing techniques, ingredients and spices are known by local people. Picung is one of indigenous plants in Sumatra have effective in food preservative and widely used. To be effective as preservative, Picung should be prepared in certain technique and recipe.