PENGARUH PEMBERIAN CUKA APEL DAN GARAM DALAM PENGURANGAN RESIDU PESTISIDA PADA TANAMAN CABAI MERAH (Capsicum annum L)

Abstract

Pesticides are synthetic materials containing hazardous chemicals used in agriculture, one of which is red chili. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2024 noted that 80% of crops containing pesticides occurred in developing countries. Consuming crops containing excessive pesticide residues causes cancer. Breast cancer by 43.3%. The purpose of the study was to determine the Effect of Giving Apple Cider Vinegar and Salt in Reducing Pesticide Residues in Red Chili Plants. The type of research used a quantitative type with an observational approach and a pure laboratory test experiment with the Paired T-test. Red chili samples were used as much as 1050 grams in July in the laboratory with time variations of 10, 15 and 20 minutes. Based on statistical tests before treatment, an average pesticide residue was obtained of 0.544 mg/kg, after giving apple cider vinegar with a time of 10 minutes 0.255 mg/kg, 15 minutes 0.345 mg/kg, and 20 minutes 0.459 mg/kg. The administration of salt for 10 minutes obtained 0.524 mg/kg, 15 minutes 0.458 mg/kg and 20 minutes 0.407 mg/kg. The conclusion of this study from the 7 samples using apple cider vinegar and salt obtained p-value = 0.000 (Ho Rejected). This means that there is an effect of giving apple cider vinegar and salt in reducing pesticide residues in red chilies. It is hoped that people will wash their red chilies using apple cider vinegar or salt before consuming them to reduce pesticide residues