Diversification of Lontar Fruit and Community Empowerment by Thematic KKN Students in Awangpone District

Annisa Zakiyah Darojat (Universitas Sipatokkong Mambo)
Ade Muspa (Universitas Sipatokkong Mambo)
Indah Ayu Risnah (Universitas Sipatokkong Mambo)
Riskawati Riskawati (Universitas Sipatokkong Mambo)
Nur Eva Sapartina (Universitas Sipatokkong Mambo)
Rahmawati Rahmawati (Universitas Sipatokkong Mambo)
Karmilasari Karmilasari (Universitas Sipatokkong Mambo)
Andi Nurlianih (Universitas Sipatokkong Mambo)

MALLOMO: Journal of Community Service
Vol 6 No 2 (2026): Juni-November

The Thematic KKN of Sipatokkong Mambo University is a student community service program. This activity took place in Awangpone District, spanning Jaling, Cumpiga, Abbanuang, and Carebbu Village, from September 15 to October 17, 2025, under the theme of diversification of lontar fruit (Borassus flabellifer). This Thematic KKN aimed to provide community living experiences for students and introduce innovations in diversifying lontar fruit into nata de lontar and lontar jam. The method of this activity consisted of observation, formulation of main and additional programs, implementation of work programs, monitoring, and evaluation. The results are the implementation of the main program in the form of training in making nata de lontar and lontar jam, logo design, and digital marketing. The additional program is community programs in health, hygiene, and social matters. The products produced from this Thematic KKN are nata de lontar and lontar jam.