Glycemic index of taro stem flour (Colocasia esculenta) in male white rats

Abstract

Taro plants are food crops that have many benefits, including leaves, stems, and taro tubers. In 100 g of taro rods there are 20 mg of phosphorus, 60 mg of calcium, 400 mg carbohydrate, 100 mg of fiber and other minerals. This study aims to determine the value of glycemic index of taro stem flour (Colocasia esculenta) in male white rats. Test animals used were 10 rats given 0.9 g/200 g BB of pure glucose (food reference). For two hours of reference food consumption, blood samples were taken every 30 minutes to measure their glucose levels (measurement of glucose levels at 0, 30th, 60th, 90th, and 120th minutes). Interval of 3 days, done the same thing by giving 0.9 g/200 g BB of taro stem flour (as test food). The results showed that taro stem flour had a value of 95.895 glycemic index an included in high category (> 70). Foods that have high glycemic index values can be consumed by people with hypoglycemia and people who are not obese.