Analysis of Microbial Contamination Test on Ethanol Extract of Mango Mistlettoe

The mango parasitic plant (Dendrophthoepentandra (L.) Miq) is a semi-parasitic plant that contains bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids, making it a potential ingredient in herbal drinks. However, because it is derived from natural ingredients, this plant extract is susceptible to microbial contamination, which can affect product quality and safety. This study aims to quantify microbial contamination in ethanol extracts of mango parasitic plant leaves in accordance with the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) Standard Number 29 of 2023. This study employed a quantitative descriptive method; the resulting extract was tested to determine the Total Plate Count (TPC) as an indicator of microbial contamination and the Yeast Mold Count (YMC) as an indicator of mold and yeast contamination. The results showed a TPC of 6,06 × 103 colonies/g and a YMC of 2,9 × 102 colonies/g; both remained below the BPOM maximum limit. These findings support the use of mango mistletoe extract as a raw material for herbal drinks and provide the basis for further research on the safety and quality of herbal products derived from this plant extract.