Training and assistance for processed banana products through the women skills academy

Abstract

Bananas are horticultural products that are easily degraded due to the physiological processes of the fruit. One of the products to increase the shelf life of bananas is banana flour. Banana flour can be used as a floury substance in processing, one of which is the processing of cookies. Sidomulyo Village has high banana production, but the community has not been able to process bananas into processed bananas that are worth selling. Therefore, training is carried out to utilize bananas into processed products that are of selling value. The methods used in this activity are the preparation of tools and materials, pre-tests, explanations of work materials and methods, practices, and post-tests. The ingredients provided are in the form of modules and recipes for making processed bananas. Participants were divided into 4 groups where one group consisted of 4 people. After that, the participants practiced making banana flour and cookies. Then after the exercise is over, a post-test is carried out to measure understanding after the lecture. After this activity is completed, it is hoped that WSA participants will be able to make processed bananas that can be sold.