Identification of Purine Content in Various Processed Foods of Chicken as Specialty Food of West Sumatra

Abstract

Abstract The specialty food of West Sumatra generally contains high protein. Mostly high-protein foods also contain high purine. Consuming high purine foods will have an impact on the emergence of Hyperuricemia. The aim of this study was to examine the purine content of various foods made from chicken as specialty food of West Sumatra. Food samples were obtained from several restaurants in the city of Padang based on consideration of community choices. Food samples were obtained from several restaurants in Padang City. Purine contents were determined by using HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) method. The results showed that the type of processed food made from chicken as specialty food of West Sumatra affects the levels of purines.