Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Pemanfaatan Lidah Buaya (Aloe Vera) Sebagai Edable Coating Dalam Memperpanjang Masa Simpan Tomat (Solanum Lycopersicum) Di Sukajadi Bandung

Abstract

Background: The gel part of the aloe vera plant can be used as an edible coating for fruit or vegetables. Using aloe vera gel as a coating is an alternative to chemical preservatives. This activity empowers the community to use aloe vera gel as a tomato fruit coating (Solanum lycopersicum). Method: This interactive discussion was attended by 22 RW cadres. 01 Sukawarna Village, Sukajadi District, Bandung City. Counseling and assistance in making aloe vera gel to preserve tomatoes were also conducted after an interactive discussion. Results: there was an increase in knowledge about food additives by 5%, and knowledge about the benefits of aloe vera gel as a tomato coating increased by 84.6%. Skills in making aloe vera gel as a tomato coating material increased by 36.4%. Conclusion: There was increased public knowledge and skills in using aloe vera gel as a natural coating for tomatoes.