Pemanfaatan Labu Kuning (Cucurbita moschata) sebagai Subtitusi Tepung Terigu pada Naget Ikan Lele (Clarias gariepinus)

Squash (Cucurbita moschata) has the potential as a substitute for wheat flour in the manufacture of fish nugget. This study aims to determine the proximate content and consumer acceptance of catfish nugget with the addition of squash flour as a substitute for wheat flour. The percentages of squash flour as a substitute for wheat flour in making catfish nugget in this study were 0%, 35%, 50% and 65%. The proximate composition of catfish nugget obtained was a decrease in the moisture, ash, fat, and protein content with increasing squash flour added, however, the contrary an increase in carbohydrate and crude fiber content. The catfish nugget which was added with squash flour as a substitute for wheat flour turned out to be more preferred by consumers with a balanced proportion of use.