Community Empowerment
Vol 10 No 12 (2025)

Banana blossom-based vegan meat innovation: Food diversification and economic strengthening in Sambirejo Village

Zuhria, Siti Aminatuz (Unknown)
Puspaningrum, Yessita (Unknown)
Hartanti, Dyah Ayu Sri (Unknown)
Qomariyah, Siti Nur (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

Optimizing agricultural by-products such as banana blossoms (Musa acuminata colla) is a crucial strategy to strengthen food security and rural economies. This community service program aims to enhance the capacity of PKK members in Sambirejo Village to produce banana blossom-based vegan meat as a local flagship product. The implementation methods included socialization, demonstrations, and hands-on training covering raw material management and processing technology. Evaluation of 25 participants using pre-test and post-test instruments showed significant improvements across all indicators. Average conceptual understanding increased from a moderate level (2.77) to high (3.50), while technical skills in processing technology recorded the highest growth (Δ = 0.80). These findings demonstrate that disseminating plant-based food technology effectively transforms local commodities into high-value economic products. The program recommends developing village micro-enterprises to ensure product sustainability as a pillar of self-reliant food security.

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Arts Humanities Education Public Health Social Sciences

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