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

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

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December 31, 2025

Vol. 10 No. 12 (2025)
Pages 2376-2385

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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.

Keywords

Vegan meat; Banana blossom; Women empowerment; Product innovation

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Keywords
  • Vegan meat
  • Banana blossom
  • Women empowerment
  • Product innovation