Abstract
Addiction to cigarette use poses a major threat to human health. The consequences of cigarette smoke are not only dangerous for active smokers but also for passive smokers, which can cause various dangerous diseases. The goal of this study is to develop herbal candies as an alternative to cigarettes that support zero nicotine action, lower cigarette use, and offer a cure for cigarette addicts, particularly in Indonesia. This herbal candy innovation is created from a combination of ginger and clove extracts with coffee flavor, therefore there are numerous healthy nutrients in one product package. To ascertain the composition and properties of the raw ingredients used to make herbal candies, this study used an experimental methodology in addition to a literature review. Data collection was done through filling out questionnaires and processing data to determine the level of product quality. The research showed that the new herbal candy has caffeine from coffee, which can help people become calmer and more focused, as well as eugenol from cloves and antioxidant-rich active components in ginger. The content contained in this herbal candy is safe for consumption by the body, healthy, and can be a cigarette substitute. It also has a delicious taste, not like the taste of herbal medicine. This herbal candy is also one of the innovations to support zero nicotine action. This herbal candy is also one of the innovations to support zero nicotine action.
Keywords: Herbal Candy, Cigarette Replacement, Zero Nicotine.
1. Introduction
Smoking addiction is a serious problem in the health sector. Cigarettes made from tobacco (Nicotiana sp.) have a distinctive taste and aroma and make consumers experience an opiate taste. Smoking is not only done by adults, but at an early age of 10–14 years, adolescents aged 16–19 years have become smokers. In a period of 20 years, the number of smokers aged 10–14 has increased by 100% [1]. Cigarette smoke can have harmful effects on the health of passive smokers and active smokers. Some diseases caused by cigarette content include mouth diseases such as periodontitis (infection of the gums), laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, obstructive lung disease, and lung cancer [2]. Smoking can not only cause various diseases; it can even cause death. According to the World Health Organization, Tobacco is projected to kill 10 million people from 2016 to 2021, of which 70% of the victims are men from developing countries, especially in Asia[3].
Various methods need to be done to reduce cigarette consumption, especially in Indonesia. One alternative to this habit is consuming other foods, such as candy. Candy is one of those snacks that is affordable, practical, and easy to carry anywhere. Generally, the purpose of smoking is to warm the body, act as a stimulant to calm the mind, and focus more on a job. The innovation of spiced coffee candy is that it is made from coffee, which contains caffeine, which can make the mind calmer and more focused. In addition, it is made from spices in the form of ginger and clove extracts. The active compounds in ginger as antioxidants are gingerol, shogaol, and zingeron, which can be useful for warmth. The most bioactive compound in cloves is eugenol, which is 70–80% and has properties as a stimulant, carminative, antiseptic, antiemetic, and antispasmodic local anesthetic [4]. Eugenol compounds have the molecular formula C10H12O2 and contain several functional groups, namely allyl (-CH2-CH=CH2), phenol (-OH), and methoxy (-OCH3). Based on this structure, eugenol can be used as a basic material for the synthesis of various other compounds of high value. Compounds derived from eugenol have a role in industries such as the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and beverage, cigarettes, vegetable pesticides, fisheries, and active packaging industries [5].
4. Conclusion
Based on the results of the research that has been done, it can be concluded that the innovation of herbal candy made from a mixture of ginger and clove extracts with coffee flavor, in one product package contains caffeine from coffee, eugenol from cloves, and active compounds in ginger as antioxidants. Healthy for the body and can be a cigarette substitute with a delicious taste instead of herbal medicine. This herbal candy is a cigarette substitute to support zero nicotine, prevent smoking, and provide a solution to quitting smoking addiction.
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