Physical Quality Test of Cream Formulation of Arabica Bean Extract (Coffea Arabica) Origin Wamena City

Abstract

Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) is commonly found in Wamena, Papua Indonesia. Wamena is a proper place to grow Arabica coffee as it is located at an altitude of 15,000 feet above sea level with a temperature of 20-25°C. Coffee beans contain high antioxidants, specifically chlorogenic acid, so can be developed into topical preparations of natural antioxidant creams. The purpose of this study was to identify the class of the active compound in coffee using phytochemical screening, to prepare and test the physical quality of the cream preparation formula of Arabica coffee bean extract from Wamena. Samples were taken from Wamena finished coffee powder factory in Harapan Sentani, and phytochemical screening was then extracted using ethanol. The extract was tested for antioxidant qualitatively using TLC followed by preparation and evaluation of the physical, chemical, and stability properties of the preparation. The results of the phytochemical screening showed that alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and quinones were present in coffee beans. Identification of antioxidant compounds by TLC showed positive results. Arabica coffee extracted from Wamena can be made as an antioxidant cream. Extract antioxidant cream can be made into topical preparations that meet the physical quality test requirements such as homogeneity test, pH test, centrifugation test, spreadability test, and adhesion test.