INNOVATION OF CORN SHEET (ZEA MAYS.L) AND AVOCADO SEEDS (PERSEA AMERICANA MILL) BISCUIT BASED ON ALTERNATIVE FOODS TO PREVENT STUNTING IN TODDLERS

Radooti Merlin Sagala
Saru Noliqo Rangkuti
Sefi Megawati
Azzahra Fernanda
Meta Safitri
Arini Aprilliani

International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research, and Technology (IJSET)
Vol. 4 No. 7 (2025): JUNE

Stunting remains a critical issue in Indonesia due to chronic nutritional deficiencies. This study developed functional biscuits using corn silk and avocado seed flours in three ratios (25:75, 50:50, 75:25) to support toddler nutrition. Nutritional and sensory evaluations showed that the 50:50 formulation was optimal, containing 5.34% protein, 23.98% fat, and 68.01% carbohydrates. Although slightly below the SNI carbohydrate standard (≥70%), it met moisture and ash standards and was preferred in taste, color, and aroma. These findings highlight its potential as a supplementary food to help prevent stunting in early childhood.