E-JURNAL
ABSTRAK
Liquid smoke from oil palm empty fruit bunch contains chemical substance that can be used as
antibacteria such as phenol, acetic acid and etc. The liquid smoke from oil palm empty fruit bunch
was gotten by using pyrolysis. This research aims to know about the liquid smoke from oil palm
empty fruit bunch ability in inhibiting the growth of bacteria such as S. aureus and E. coli and to
know the best concentration of the liquid smoke oil palm empty fruit bunch in inhibiting the
growth of the bacteria. Agar media used was NA (Nutrient Agar) and concentration of liquid
smoke was 1, 3, 5, and 7%. This research using paper disc method. The research finding showed
the liquid smoke oil palm empty fruit bunch can inhibiting the growth of S. aureus and E. coli
with the best concentration of the liquid smoke oil palm empty fruit bunch found in 7%.