Abstract
The Use of Borax on Meatball Samples by Meatballs Traders in Kebayoran Baru Sub Distrik, South
Jakarta
Introduction. Borax is not an additional food category. Therefore, meatballs containing borax are not
safe for consumption. This study aims to determine borax content in meatballs by meatball traders who
sell in the district of Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The study also identified variables related to borax
use.
Methods. The type of this research is quantitative analysis with cross sectional approach. Samples taken
in the form of meatballs and traders who make and sell their own meatballs permanently in the District
Kebayoran Baru. Total samples are 56 people. Data collection was conducted from February to August
2015. The results of the measurement of borax content were analyzed in a laboratory. Bivariate analysis
use Chi Square test.
Results. The results showed that the positive traders used the borax of 28.6%, low education level
(73.2%), knowledgeable (55.4%), long trading had more than 17 years (91.1%), had a positive attitude
toward Borax (62.5%), have good motivation (57.1%), have positive perception on regulation (58,9%),
have easy to get borax (53,6%), have influence of weak friend including good (58, 9%). The result of chisquare
test showed that the variables that have statistical correlation with borax usage are education,
knowledge, motivation, trader’s perception on the regulation, ease of obtaining materials, and guidance
and supervision.
Conclusion. This research concludes that knowledge and low education become one of the causes of
traders still use borax in their meatballs. It also was influenced by low coaching and supervision.
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