NUGTIN MOZAHOS: NUGGET IKAN PATIN AN ALTERNATIVE FOR THOSE WHO DISLIKES FISH IN SUCH A ENJOYABLE WAY AND HEALTHY

Abstract

Indonesia is rich in natural resources. One of them is Pangasius, also known as “Ikan Patin” in Indonesia, a freshwater fish. Ikan Patin has a high potential for cultivation in Indonesia. In 2011, the amount of Ikan Patin production was 227.267 tons, contributing 16.11 percent to global Ikan Patin production. Ikan Patin, as a daily consumption fish, contains calorie and protein, low sodium, calcium, zinc, and mineral, all of which are healthy and make this type of fish easily digestible by the human body. Ikan Patin can also help to prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering cholesterol, preventing a heart attack, and stroke. There is a large community of Ikan Patin cultivators in Pulau Gadang Village, Indonesia. Fried, curry, and smoked Ikan Patin are the most common type of Ikan Patin processed products. From those common methods of processing Ikan Patin, it can be transformed into one of the most well-known types of food in the world, which is nugget. Nuggets are typically made from chicken or beef meat, which is what distinguishes this product. Nugget Ikan Patin, also known as Nugtin Mozahos, the brand of this product, is made from combination of Ikan Patin meat, carrots, and mozzarella cheese. The origins of this innovation were aimed at children who dislike fish but enjoy cheese and nuggets. This product's main ingredients are Ikan Patin meat, carrot, egg, flour, and a special blend of spices that make it very tasty when served with honey sauce. Consuming this product can provide a lot of nutrition, especially for those who dislike both fish and carrots, which can be compared to the nutrition that comes from chicken and beef meat.