KOMPAS.com – How to ensure the quality of food ingredients can be seen from the composition, expiration date, to BPOM and Halal MUI certification.
These three things you can make sure before buying food ingredients for the culinary business.
This tip was delivered by the Head of Indonesia Pastry Alliance (IPA) Rahmat Kusnedi in the Blueband Master Cake 500 gram press conference, Tuesday (2/18/2025).
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More, see how to choose quality food ingredients for the following UMKM culinary business.
1. See ingredients
Different brands, different compositions of food ingredients or cake ingredients sold in the market.
You can ensure the composition of ingredients with food needs to be made, such as margarine, butter, chocolate, and various flour.
Generally, the content of food ingredients and detailed percentage of the composition of the ingredients is written behind the packaging.
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2. Make sure the product already has a certificate
Specifically to find quality food in Indonesia, at least must have a BPOM and Halal MUI food safety certificate.
“For BPOM, there is usually a code in food products. You can also see the Halal MUI label for products sold in Indonesia,” Rahmat said.
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