A EDUCATION OF HIGH-PROTEIN AND FLAVONOID ALTERNATIVE DEODORIZING SNACK INNOVATION

EDUCATION OF HIGH-PROTEIN AND FLAVONOID ALTERNATIVE DEODORIZING SNACK INNOVATION

Abstract

Fish consumption in Banyuwangi is at 63.57 kg per capita in 2022. Processed food products made from fish are fairly minimal and the processing is still monotonous, children are reluctant to consume fish. Mernying fish (Macarel) plays a role in increasing brain intelligence containing 22% protein, 1% fat, 109 calories of energy, healthy fats (DHA), calcium, iron, phosphorus. Beluntas leaves (Pluchea indica L) are wild plants containing 17.78-19.02 protein, 98.25 mg vitamin C and 2.55 g carotene, as well as flavonoids or antibacterials that can eliminate body odor. Community service activities began on May 10, 2024, the formation of a committee and making snack products made from mernying fish and beluntas leaves, then the service team assembled each production stage into an educational video that was easy for the community to understand. Health education for Family Welfare Movement in Banjarsari village totaling 18 people was held on August 09, 2024. Demographic data 39% of participants are late adult age group (36-45 years), 83% are housewives and 55% have high school education, almost all (80%) participants consume fish by frying, (80%) rarely utilize beluntas leaves. After being given health education, 85% of Family Welfare Movement understood how to make snacks from mernying fish and beluntas leaves.
Keywords: Mernying Fish; Beluntas; Snacks; Mom