Eksplorasi Senyawa Bioaktif pada Sayur Meti (Ulothrix sp.) dari Perairan Desa Liliboi, Propinsi Maluku

Abstract

Maluku's marine potential is a source of plentiful food for coastal populations. The quantity of algae
provides sustenance for coastal populations, such as meti veggies, which are consumed by the people of
Liliboi Village in Maluku. Information about the types of algae and the composition of bioactive compounds
from meti veggies is not yet known. This study aims to identify the morphology and examine the
phytochemical content of bioactive compounds in meti vegetables from the coastal waters of Liliboi Village.
The research was carried out through several stages, namely morphological observations, extraction of
bioactive compounds by the maceration method using methanol as a solvent, and phytochemical testing of
bioactive compounds in meti vegetables from the coastal waters of Liliboi Village. The results showed that
the morphology of this meti vegetable had a cell shape similar to that of algae from the division Chlorophyta,
genus Ulothrix. Ulothrix is a filamentous algae. Meti vegetables had protein and lipid contents of 31,782
0,057 mg/L and 55,045 0,046%, respectively. Phytochemical analysis showed that the methanol extract
includes bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, saponins, and phenols. The flavonoid
content of methanol extract is relatively high, at 506,140±0,574 mg/L.