Ant Sugar Research Articles

Processing of Ant Sugar as a Natural Sweetener for Coffee Flavor Variants in Latanza Banyuwangi

Processing of Ant Sugar as a Natural Sweetener for Coffee Flavor Variants in Latanza Banyuwangi

Analisis Profitabilitas Pelaku Usaha Gula Semut di Desa Serayu Larangan

Research objectives a) Identify the internal and external factors of ant sugar business actors in Serayu Larangan Village, Mrebet District, b) Find out the level of production, production costs, profits and profitability of ant sugar business actors in Serayu Larangan Village, Mrebet District. The research method used was a survey with location determination carried out purposively in Serayu Larangan Village, Mrebet District with a total of 3,831 productive coconut trees managed by 169 craftsmen with an average production reaching 115,050 kg. The sample was determined purposively as many as 20 ant sugar business actors who were considered to represent those who had been working in this profession for more than 3 years and also as their main livelihood. The type of data collected is primary and secondary data through interview, observation and documentation techniques. Qualitative and quantitative data processing techniques. Profitability is the ratio between profit/profit from sales of ant sugar. The results of the research show the identification of internal and external factors in the ant sugar business, including availability of land, availability of raw materials, skills of the perpetrator, availability of labor in the family and sources of capital, market demand, prices of ant sugar products tend to be high, technological developments, and the presence of competitors. from outside villages, and collaboration with outside. Ant sugar business actors in Serayu Larangan Village, Mrebet District have an average total cost structure of IDR 94,952.37,- with an average of IDR 159,732.50,-. The gain or profit was IDR 64,780.13, - with a profitability value of the ant sugar business actor of 68.22%, meaning that every time IDR 1.00 of production input is used, it will produce a profit of IDR 68.22.

Kadar Total Asam dan Sifat Organoleptik Kefir Kombinasi Ekstrak Buah Sukun dan Susu Skim dengan Variasi Jenis Gula dan Lama Fermentasi

The aim of this research was to determine the total acid content and organoleptic quality of kefir combined with breadfruit extract and skim milk, with variations in the type of sugar and fermentation time. This research method uses a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with two factors. The first factor is the variation in the type of sugar (G): granulated sugar (G1) and ant sugar (G2), and the second factor is the fermentation time (F): 36 hours (F1) and 48 hours (F2). The results of the research showed that the best total acid content in kefir combined with breadfruit extract and skim milk was found in the G1F1 treatment (30 grams of granulated sugar + 36 hours of fermentation time) of 0.76% with a pH of 3.3. The best organoleptic quality of kefir combined with breadfruit extract and skim milk is found in the G1F2 treatment (30 grams of granulated sugar + 48 hours of fermentation time) with a sour taste, white color, pleasant aroma, soft texture, and a favorable level of preference. Keywords: Type of Sugar, Total Acid Content, Kefir, Fermentation Time, Probiotic Drink, Breadfruit

Analisis Social Return on Invesment (SROI) Program TJSL PT PLN (PERSERO) UTP Sumbasel di Desa Sendang Baru Lampung

The TJSL (Social and Environmental Responsibility) program requires justification for success in each of the program interventions. The Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis is one of the methods used to measure the program's impact by identifying four types of effects, namely social, economic, environmental, and quality of life for stakeholders. The program measured in this SROI analysis is the Electrifying Lifestyle Innovation Assistance Program (Energy Conversion) for developing MSMEs producing Ant Sugar in Sendang Baru Village, Central Lampung Regency, Lampung. The research method used in this research is mixed methods, combining qualitative and quantitative research. The technical data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and documentation. The data sources used are divided into two categories, namely primary data and secondary data. The results of the impact measurement show that an investment of IDR 125,000,000 by PT PLN UIP Sumbagsel produced an impact of IDR 238,357,619, meaning that every 1 rupiah invested generated an effect or benefit of 1.91 rupiah. The distribution of the most significant impact variants is the economic aspect at 78 per cent, quality of life at 19 per cent, and social at 3 per cent. Meanwhile, the distribution of impacts among stakeholders is most extensive for training participants at 38.4 per cent, LPPM Bandar Lampung University at 33.7 per cent, Mitra Usaha Sejahtera Cooperative at 18.1 per cent, Sugar Semut Wana Hijau MSMEs at 8.2 per cent and PT PLN UIP Sumbagsel at 1.6 per cent.

Kualitas Kefir Kombinasi Susu Kacang Tunggak dan Susu Skim dengan Variasi Jenis Gula dan Lama Fermentasi

This research aims to determine the quality (total acid content and organoleptic properties) of kefir combined with cowpea milk and skim milk with variations in sugar and fermentation time. The research used experimental methods and a completely randomized design (CRD) with two factors. Factor I is variations in the type of sugar (G), granulated sugar, and ant sugar. Factor II is the variation in fermentation time (L) between 36 hours and 48 hours. The results of the research showed that the best total acid content of kefir combined with cowpea milk and skim milk was 0.96%, pH 3.5, in the G1L1 treatment (granulated sugar + 36-hour fermentation time). The best organoleptic quality of kefir was in the G1L1 treatment (granulated sugar + fermentation time of 36 hours), with a pleasant aroma, sour taste, less viscousness, and a white color. Keywords: Cowpea, Kefir, Organoleptic, Skim Milk, Total Acid

ANALISIS RESIKO DAN FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PRODUKSI USAHA GULA SEMUT ORGANIK

This research aims to determine the factors that influence the production of ant sugar, and the risks of the ant sugar business in the Sumber Rejeki Joint Business Group (KUB) in Purbalingga Regency. The method used is a quantitative descriptive method with a sample size of 50 sap palm farmers. Regression analysis and risk analysis using the coefficient of variation are used to answer the objectives of this research. The results of this research show that the number of trees, cost, and land area have a significant effect on ant sugar production. The length of business and age do not have a significant effect. The results of the risk analysis show that relatively small risks include cost and production risks with a Coefficient of Variation (CV) of less than 0.5, even price risk, even though L > 0, has a CV = 0, which means the break-even point. Meanwhile, Income Risk is classified as high because it is above 0.5 and has a lower value of less than 0.

Peluang Kewirausahaan Melalui Pengembangan Ide Produk Gula Aren Bubuk Di Desa Sindangsari Purwakarta

Community Service Empowerment Activities aim at business management, as well as developing investment and economic productivity and Village potential, as well as obtaining profits or net profits to increase the village's original income and develop the maximum benefits of the Village community's economic resources. Another aim is to develop the idea for powdered palm sugar products, namely to help improve the economy of the people of Sindangsari Village in entrepreneurship by utilizing existing natural resources, and provide opportunities for Sindangsari Village to be better known by the wider community for its superior products, as well as helping advance sugar MSMEs. sugar palm in Sindagsari Village. This method of community service and empowerment activities consists of several stages, there are 3 (three) stages in the process of implementing this activity, namely: Trial of making ant sugar and determining packaging, Determining calculations and determining Cost of Production (HPP), and Holding seminars as one of the strategies for conveying the idea of powdered palm sugar products to the public. Sindangsari Village is one of the villages that produces palm sugar with quite good quality. This is our aim to develop entrepreneurial opportunities through the idea strategy of powdered palm sugar in Sindangsari Village. In practice, we utilize palm sugar production that has been molded to make the process easier, as well as symbiotic mutualism activities, where there are mutually beneficial parties, when people who are not palm sugar processors want to try making ant sugar, they can buy palm sugar first from entrepreneurs. Palm sugar

Optimization of Digitization-Based Ant Sugar Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) in Cimarias Village

Angkeub Hamlet, located in Cimarias Village, Pamulihan Subdistrict, Sumedang Regency, has great UMKM potential in palm sugar production. However, Angkeub Hamlet has challenges in developing its economy, namely the lack of community understanding of digital business. This research aims to open the insights of training participants about product diversification from palm sugar. This activity was carried out with a qualitative method in the form of direct discussions with residents, namely palm sugar craftsmen. The results of this thematic KKN program are that the community gained a new understanding of palm sugar cultivation, bookkeeping, product legality, and the operation of platforms for digital marketing through social media and e-commerce, and became a fostered village of Universitas Islam Nusantara. The conclusion of this program has contributed to the livelihood of the community by providing them with new income opportunities. Increased added value of printed palm sugar products into ant sugar. After participating in this program, the craftsmen can technically know the process of making ant sugar and digital marketing, but assistance is still needed to escort them to the production scale and legality. Therefore, the prospect of long-term cooperation output is in the form of an Islamic Nusantara University Assisted Village.

Empowering KWT Mekarsari Bigaran through the ant sugar digital branding program for market expansion

The urgency of developing the Bigaran BALKONDES was expanded with the involvement of the Mekarsari Women's Farmers Group (KWT) to produce new products, one of which was Ant Sugar. Currently, KWT Mekarsari does not yet have a concept about the characteristics and advantages of Ismi ant sugar products and there are no plans for a market expansion program via digital platforms. The aim of this service activity is to focus on solving product production and management problems in several stages with the ultimate aim of increasing market share through digital branding and marketing. Service activities are carried out by implementing digital marketing training and social media management and organizational management training. The result of this activity is the availability of a new brand from KWT Mekarsari, namely Gula Semut Mekarsari with new packaging. Apart from that, social media is also available as a digital marketing tool via the Instagram account @gulasemut.mekarsari.

Scale Up Program Urgency for IKM Mitra Gula Semut at Gunung Kukusan Hargorejo, Kokap Kulonprogo

Abstract. The development of Small and Medium Industry (IKM) centers is one of the priorities in Kulonprogo Regency, including ant sugar centers. Nyawiji Mulyo is an ant sugar center that has problems in terms of institutions and organizational management, especially governance, HR, and marketing. This PKM program aims to increase the business capacity of the Nyawiji Mulyo Center through assistance in the preparation of governance, improvement of management of human resources, preparation of business processes, organizational administration, and marketing. The methods used are Focus Group Discussion, training, counseling, and coaching. The target of the program is the newly formed Nyawiji Mulyo Board, but it does not have organizational insight, institutional insight, or marketing. Program outputs are publications in mass media, national journal publications, and national dissemination of Service Results. Until this Report is prepared, the activities that have been carried out are Focus Group Discussion on organizational governance, strengthening organizational structure with division of tasks, and business differentiation literacy. Activities that have not yet run are business equipment grants which are currently still being discussed. The grant given in the first phase is the purchase of new packaging and initial capital for a trial of a flavor differentiation product.

The Pengaruh Produk dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Gula Semut

The economic development of the community is currently increasing rapidly, one of which is the Banyuwangi Regency community. This is evidenced by the number of businesses that have sprung up to produce goods and services or similar products that have certain advantages and the existence of new developments in the field of communication and information technology such as internet networks, e-mail, marketplaces and others, making people more active in determining and deciding their needs. Businesses are competing to implement various marketing strategies to take advantage of market opportunities, by offering products that match the wants and needs of consumers. Based on this information, consumers make various choices and decide to buy, because product and price are things that determine consumer behavior when purchasing a product. This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of products and prices on purchasing decisions for ant sugar at CV. Latanza Banyuwangi. The sample was selected using simple random sampling and a sample of 30 respondents was obtained. Tests were carried out using multiple linear regression. The conclusion of this study shows that product and price have a partially or simultaneously have positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Price is the most important factor influencing purchasing decisions, because before making purchasing decisions consumers will consider the price first before considering the benefits received.

Pengembangan Teknologi Pengolahan Gula Aren Bagi Kelompok Tani di Desa Cisolok Kabupaten Sukabumi

The object of Community Service is the Palm Sugar Farmers Group, Cisolok Village, Cisolok District, Sukabumi Regency. Where the farmer group is under the management of the Binekas Cooperative, in this activity partners are able to take part in the entire process of the Community Service Program starting from describing problems, finding solutions, planning and implementing the entire program as well as being able to socialize the results of technology application to all group members and are ready to contribute to in-kind funding for implementation Community Service Program. Problems for the Palm Sugar Farmers Group, Cisolok Village, Cisolok District, Sukabumi Regency, the first in the field of production in processing palm sugar from plantations still using traditional methods. The aim of the first activity is how to solve problems related to the production process, especially in the palm sugar crystallization process. and sieving it into ant sugar. The second objective is to improve marketing management, especially in the field of packaging that is attractive to consumers and create standard packaging for palm sugar and increase consumer knowledge through online product sales. As a result of community service activities, there has been an increase in processing with the crystallization machine and sieving of palm sugar into powdered sugar or ant sugar, from a marketing perspective there has been a further increase in broader marketing methods via the internet.

Pengaruh Pemberian Gula Semut dan Jahe terhadap Penurunan Mual Muntah Ibu Hamil Trimester I

Pharmacological treatments such as vitamin B6 can be used to treat nausea, vomiting. However, pregnant women can use natural remedies such as ant sugar to prevent drug side effects. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of giving ant sugar and ginger on reducing nausea vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester. This type of research uses pre post with control group design. The sample was 10 respondents of the intervention group and 10 respondents as a control group. Bivariate analysis is a statistical homogeinity test. The results of the study that the incidence of nausea vomiting in pregnant women trimester 1 before being given a combination therapy of ant sugar and ginger was obtained as many as 3 respondents (30%) mild category, 6 respondents (60%) medium category and 1 respondent (1%) weight category. After being given ant sugar and ginger, there was a decrease in vomiting to 3 respondents (30%) not nauseated vomiting, 3 respondents (30%) mild category, 3 respondents (30%) moderate category and 1 respondent (1%) weight category. The results of statistical tests using marginal homogeinity tests in this study showed a p value of 0.014 (< 0.05). The implication that giving ant sugar and ginger has an influence on reducing nausea vomiting in first trimester pregnant women.
 

Palm Ant Sugar Management Technology and Its Potential as Souvenirs from Belirang National Tourism Village

Belitar Seberang Village is a village that has various agricultural and plantation crops that can be found in every area of ​​the village. Plantation crops are dominated by palm or aren (Arengan piñata) plants. Palm sugar (King Aren) in powder form is a natural sweetener made from pure sap water, has a distinctive taste and aroma, is beneficial for health and can be added to coffee, tea and other drinks. The targets of this community service activity are: 1. education and training programs through socialization of Local Commodity-Based Product Development Innovations as Typical Souvenirs from Belirang Tourism Village, 2. Information on packaging materials and forms that can make products last for a long time (etiquette), 3. Design and labeling. 4. Packaging training that attracts consumer interest. 5. Sharing information on effective product marketing methods. The approach taken by the proposer and partners together establishes a vision and mission that can be a solution to partner problems, including through an approach by synergizing activities based on the use of existing resources (socialization and training). "Commodity-Based Product Development Innovation as Typical Souvenirs of Belirang Village" presented a demonstration on how to process quality palm ant sugar. The community has received counseling and training on "Technology for Managing Palm Sugar Ants and Its Potential as Souvenirs with the characteristics of Belirang Tourism Village" and information on how to make attractive packaging and include information (labeling) on packages so as to increase product selling value

Pendampingan Analisis Perhitungan Harga Pokok Produksi Industri Bagi Pengusaha Gula Semut di Desa Belitar Seberang Kecamatan Sindang Kelingi Kabupate Rejag Lebong

This community service aims to provide assistance in analysing the calculation of cost of goods produced in the ant sugar processing business in Belitar Seberang Village, Sindang Kelingi District, Rejang lebong Regency. The mentoring method includes socialisation, training and direct mentoring to ant sugar entrepreneurs. The objective of this mentoring programme is to assist the palm sugar entrepreneurs in determining the cost of production and identifying factors that affect the cost of production.The results of the mentoring programme show that the cost of goods produced by palm sugar entrepreneurs in Belitar Seberang Village can be influenced by several factors such as raw material costs, labour costs, production costs, and so on. To reduce the cost of production, ant sugar entrepreneurs can carry out several strategies such as optimising the use of raw materials, improving the production system, and negotiating with suppliers.The conclusion of this research is that the assistance programme for calculating the cost of goods produced in the ant sugar processing business in Belitar Seberang Village has provided benefits for ant sugar entrepreneurs in the area. By knowing the cost of goods produced and the factors that affect the cost of goods produced, ant sugar entrepreneurs can make more effective decisions in managing their business. In addition, the results of this study are also expected to contribute to the development of the ant sugar industry in Indonesia as a whole.

PENGEMBANGAN UMKM SERTA PENGABDIAN DI BIDANG PENDIDIKAN DAN KESEHATAN DI DESA LANGKO

Real Work Lecture (KKN) is a form of community service activity carried out by tertiary institutions. In the KKN activities carried out in Langko Village, Lingsar District, West Lombok Regency. Student groups carry out activities with the aim of developing village potential. The purpose of carrying out this activity is to develop the potential that exists in the village such as palm sugar and banana-cassava chips as well as carry out services in the fields of education and health. The method used is palm sugar to palm ant sugar, flavors of banana and cassava chips, socialization on prevention of early marriage, clean Friday, healthy Saturday, teaching at tpq, calistung, teaching at school. The results obtained were to help develop the business of making palm ant sugar, increase the reading and numeracy skills of school students, outreach to prevent early marriage, CALISTUNG for the elderly so that they still know letters and numbers can also read and write, help teach the Koran TPQ, Friday is clean so that friendly relations were established by working together, developing a chip business by providing flavor variants and updating packaging and also healthy Saturdays were carried out so that residents in Langko village could maintain good friendships. Apart from that, the Mataram University Integrated KKN group is also involved in various other activities, namely helping prepare food for pregnant women in Langko Village as well as delivering it to their respective homes, posyandu activities and cleaning the village environment. The results of the activities above show that the activities of the Mataramini University Integrated KKN Group have carried out several work programs for the potential that exists in Langko Village related to mapping village potential and developing existing potentials in the fields of MSME, education and health.

PELATIHAN PRODUKSI GULA SEMUT UMKM DI DESA SENDANG BARU LAMPUNG TENGAH

The background of this community service program is the use of register forests in Sendang Baru Village, Sendang Agung District, Central Lampung Regency, where the register forests are used by the local community to process sap trees found in the forest to be processed into various kinds of sugar. The forest management system aims to empower the community (increase economic value, cultural value, provide benefits to the managing community and local community). . This production training The participants of the Sendang Baru Village community were given material presentation and socialization on optimization in processing palm sugar into ant sugar or palm powder sugar. Introduced the tools and materials used for the processing of ant sugar production, as well as how to operate a sap mixer for the sap coagulation process into sugar and an oven machine for the ant sugar drying process. Ant sugar training participants practice the process of making ant sugar according to what has been demonstrated.

Pengolahan Buah Aren Menjadi Produk Kolang-Kaling di Desa Kopi Kecamatan Bulango Utara Kabupaten Bone Bolango

The aren tree is a type of palm that has high economic value and is widely distributed in Indonesia, especially in Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Province. All parts of the palm tree from the leaves to the roots can be used. The superior products of aren as a source of food and energy include brown sugar, ant sugar, fresh sap, and fruit and are used for various handicraft products and building materials. The purpose of implementing PKM in the coffee village is to take advantage of the village's potential to develop the community's economy by making processed palm fruit into processed fruit and fro. The method used in this is assisting MSMEs so that they can develop according to technological developments. The results achieved in this PKM are processed palm fruit products in the form of fro which are already in packaging so that they can support the validity period or expiration date of processed palm fruit products.

Study of "Green Manufacturing" on Rural Crystal Coconut Sugar SMEs

Crystal coconut sugar production will produce waste which will have an impact on environmental pollution. Waste generated is liquid waste and solid waste. Waste reduction handling can applied to "green manufacturing" principle. Research aims are: (1) identify waste generated, (2) determine green manufacturing opportunities, (3) green manufacturing opportunities analyze feasibility, and (4) green manufacturing implementation determine priority. Research phase includes: (1) quick scan analysis, (2) material, energy and waste flows identification, (3) alternative green manufacturing opportunities, (4) feasibility analysis (financial, technical and environmental), and (5) determination green manufacturing implementing priority. Results showed that ant sugar production produces waste in excrement on sap form, ashes from combustion, energy loss, crystal nuclei, and spilled sugar. Green manufacturing alternatives that are technically, environmentally and financially feasible are ash into inorganic fertilizers utilization, replacing cooking furnace, modifying drying equipment, replacing process materials, repairing and modifying screening, drying and packaging equipment. Implementing green manufacturing priority alternatives indicates that main alternatives to implemented are repairs and screening, drying and packaging equipment modifications which are considered technical and technological capabilities good in criteria, finance, human resources (HR), and environment. These results indicate that "Green Manufacturing" in rural SMEs crystal coconut sugar to increase global competitiveness "Green Economy".

Analisis Penentuan Strategi Bisnis Gula Semut Kelapa Pada Koperasi Semi Rahayu Mandiri

Coconut ant sugar belonging to the Semi Rahyau Mandiri Cooperative is one of the superior products in Prapagan Village. Coconut ant sugar is one of the good quality sugars that is suitable for export. However, the Semi Rahayu Mandiri Cooperative still sells the coconut ant sugar to middlemen at a low price. Even though cooperatives have a great opportunity to develop their business independently. Cooperatives do not yet have a strategy to develop the business. The aim of the research is to formulate a business strategy for coconut ant sugar Koprasi Semi Rahayu Mandiri. The method used is the SWOT analysis method and the business model canvas approach. The results obtained by the position of the Semi Rahayu Mnadiri Cooperative's ant sugar business are in quadrant I (aggressive) with IFAS (1.3525) and EFAS (4.085) values. The actions taken are to improve the quality of coconut ant sugar products, increase the promotion of coconut ant sugar, maintain the label and brand as the hallmark of processed coconut ant sugar from the Semi Rahayu Mandiri Cooperative, and maintain the legality of the coconut ant sugar business of the Semi Rahayu Mandiri Cooperative. Apart from that, strategy visualization is also produced using the business model canvas approach.
 Keywords: Business Strategy, Bussniness Model Canvas, Coconut ant sugar, SWOT