FORMULATION OF EGGSHELL AND BANGUN-BANGUN BOOSTER (EGGSBOS) CANDY TO SUPPORT CALCIUM REQUIREMENTS IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS

Abstract

Calcium requirements increase during lactation due to the daily excretion of approximately 200-300 mg of calcium through breast milk. However, calcium intake among women of reproductive age in Indonesia remains at only 60-70% of the recommended dietary allowance. Eggshells contain about 95% calcium carbonate and have potential as a natural calcium fortification source, while bangun-bangun (Coleus amboinicus) is traditionally used as a galactagogue and reported to enhance breast milk production. This study aimed to formulate Eggsbos Candy as a calcium-fortified product based on duck eggshell powder and bangun-bangun leaves and to determine its calcium content. This study employed a Laboratory Experimental Descriptive Design using three different formulations (A, B, and C) containing 9 g, 7 g, and 5 g of eggshell powder, each with three replications