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BADAN EKSEKUTIF MAHASISWA UNISRI MENINGKATAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL GULA KELAPA PARANGGUPITO KABUPATEN WONOGIRI Sumarmi; Karyantina, Merkuria; Wirid Winduro
PAKDEMAS : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Fakultas Pertanian

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58222/pakdemas.v5i1.582

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Masyarakat desa Paranggupito memanfaatkan nira dari pohon kelapa untuk membuat gula. Ada 29 usaha mikro kecil di desa tersebut, yang menghadapi masalah rendahnya harga jual. Setelah melakukan survei, mahasiswa membeli 5 kg gula kelapa untuk uji coba. Cara penjualan di sana tidak menggunakan timbangan, tetapi berdasarkan jumlah tangkup. Harga 1 tangkup Rp 3.000,-. Mahasiswa Unisri yang tergabung dalam Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa membantu dengan membuatkan leflet, kemudian disebarluaskan untuk menerima pesanan. Perbaikan kemasan dilakukan supaya lebih menarik. Kemasan diberi tulisan gula kelapa nira asli Paranggupito. Setiap 1 paket berisi 3 tangkup dijual Rp 10.000,- dengan kisaran berat 350-360 gram tiap paket. Gula kelapa ditawarkan di lingkungan kampus. Pelatihan pelengkap dengan membuat makanan menggunakan gula kelapa dan bahan lokal yang banyak tumbuh di desa tersebut. Bantuan lain yang diberikan berupa wadah nira bahan stainless steal ketebalan 0,4 mm kepada semua pengrajin. Selama 2 bulan telah dijual 652 tangkup, jumlah pembelian Rp 2.324.000,- Penjualan di koperasi diharapkan akan ada keberlanjutan dan tujuan penjualan di luar Kabupaten Wonogiri dapat tercapai.
Tropical Almond–Based Yogurt Fortified with Celery: A Functional Food for Lipid Profile Improvement and Anti-Inflammatory Support Soraya Habibi; Einstivina Nuryandani; Nanik Suhartatik; Merkuria Karyantina; Fadilah Husnun; Akhmad Mustofa; Pundhi Ludiani Hartiwi
Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
Publisher : Green Engineering Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jaast.v10i1.505

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The development of yogurt as a functional food has gained significant attention. Tropical almond (Terminalia catappa) is rich in fat and protein, while celery is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, and hypoglycemic properties. This study investigated the development of functional yogurt made from tropical almond milk fortified with celery extract. It employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with varying celery extract concentrations (1%, 2%, and 3%) and fermented for 14, 17, and 20 hours. The results showed that after 17 hours of fermentation, total acid-producing bacteria reached 7.87 log CFU (colony forming unit)/ml, exhibiting acceptable sensory attributes and enhanced antioxidant activity. In vivo tests on Wistar rats revealed significant reductions in malondialdehyde (MDA) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, which indicate anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering effects. These findings highlight the potential of tropical almond-based yogurt as a novel functional food, paving the way for sustainable dietary interventions targeting metabolic health.