Cindy Tri Nabilla, Dimas Aditya, Ridho Pinanta, Septi Astuti, Gitta Destalya Adrian Nova

Memafaatkan Limbah Jeruk Bali jadi Permen Jelly yang Bernilai Jual di Desa Battu Winangun

Introduction

Memafaatkan limbah jeruk bali jadi permen jelly yang bernilai jual di desa battu winangun. Ubah limbah kulit jeruk Bali jadi permen jelly bernilai jual tinggi di Desa Battu Winangun. Program ini tingkatkan ekonomi masyarakat & kurangi sampah organik.

Abstract

This community service program aims to utilize Balinese orange peel waste into marketable jelly candy in Battu Winangun Village, Lubuk Raja District, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. The implementation method included socialization, 2-day practical training, and production mentoring involving 30 participants from women's farmer groups, PKK mothers, and youth youth organizations. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' knowledge from 15% to 92% about the economic potential of Balinese orange peel waste, with 85% of participants successfully producing good-quality jelly candy that met the criteria of chewy texture, balanced sweet-sour taste, and attractive bright color. This program successfully processed orange peel waste rich in natural pectin (18-25%) into a functional low-calorie product with a shelf life of 2-4 weeks. The program's impacts included the formation of independent business groups, a 25-30% reduction in organic waste, and increased public awareness of a sustainable circular economy. The final evaluation showed a 90% level of participant satisfaction, with 87% of participants interested in continuing independent production. In conclusion, this program effectively increases the added value of local agricultural products, empowers the community's economy, and creates social transformation toward a self-sufficient and environmentally conscious village.

Review

This community service program, titled "Memafaatkan Limbah Jeruk Bali jadi Permen Jelly yang Bernilai Jual di Desa Battu Winangun," outlines a highly relevant and impactful initiative to transform agricultural waste into a marketable product. The abstract clearly articulates the program's aim to utilize Balinese orange peel waste for the production of commercially viable jelly candy, thereby addressing both organic waste management and local economic empowerment in Battu Winangun Village. This endeavor aligns well with current sustainability goals, promoting value addition to local agricultural products and fostering a circular economy. The methodology adopted was comprehensive and practical, encompassing socialization, intensive two-day practical training, and production mentoring for 30 participants from various community groups. The results presented are highly encouraging, demonstrating a significant increase in participants' knowledge regarding the economic potential of orange peel waste (from a baseline of 15% to 92%). Crucially, 85% of participants successfully produced high-quality jelly candy, meeting specific criteria for texture, taste, and color, and leveraging the natural pectin content of the peels to create a functional, low-calorie product with a decent shelf life. Beyond the immediate skill transfer and product development, the program's broader impacts are particularly commendable. It successfully led to the formation of independent business groups, contributed to a tangible reduction in organic waste (25-30%), and notably increased public awareness of sustainable circular economic practices. The high levels of participant satisfaction (90%) and strong interest in continuing independent production (87%) further underscore the program's effectiveness in fostering long-term community engagement and self-sufficiency. Overall, this initiative serves as an excellent model for how targeted community service can drive economic empowerment and environmental consciousness in rural agricultural settings.

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