The Utilization Of Melinjo Seeds As A Raw Material For Kripik Emping To Encourage Creative Economic Independence Of Rural Communities In Banten Province, Indonesia

Abstract

Melinjo seeds are one of the food sources available in Pandeglang Regency, Banten Province. The potential of agricultural products, has prospect to be processed in order to increase added value for the welfare of people in rural Indonesia. The research method using qualitative research, the research informants consist of the local government authorities of Pandeglang Regency, Banten Province, craftsmen, capital owners and household businesses and marketing parties. The results of the study found that the utilization of Melinjo seeds into Kripik Emping as part of the household business of people in rural areas. This household business activity is growing and has been going on for about 30 years and involves housewives around villages in Pandeglang. The growth of business types and innovation of melinjo seeds with various creativity has increased the income of people in rural areas of Banten Province.The need for Melinjo seeds to be processed in household business center ranges from 2.5 tons to 5 tons of melinjo seeds per day.