Pengolahan Rambut Jagung Untuk Teh Herbal Dan Strategi Pemasarannya

Authors

  • Leffy Hermalena Program Studi Teknologi Hasil Pertanian, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Ekasakti
  • Herda Gusvita Program Studi Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Ekasakti
  • Nita Yessirita Program Studi Teknologi Hasil Pertanian, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Ekasakti
  • Bustari Badal Program Studi Agroteknologi, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Ekasakti
  • Rera Aga Salihat Program Studi Teknologi Hasil Pertanian, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Ekasakti
  • Rera Agung Syukra Program Studi Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Ekasakti.
  • Inawaty Sidabalok Program Studi Teknologi Hasil Pertanian, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Ekasakti
  • Henny Puspita Sari Program Studi Agroteknologi, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Ekasakti
  • Rina Febrinova Program Studi Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Pasir Pengaraian

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31933/ejpp.v5i1.1234

Keywords:

Corn silk, Herbal tea, Antioxidant activity, Agricultural waste, Economic development

Abstract

Corn silk (Zea mays L.), commonly considered agricultural waste, contains bioactive compounds with potential health benefits, including flavonoids, phenols, and tannins. These compounds exhibit antioxidant properties that can help prevent degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, diabetes mellitus, and cancer. This community service program focuses on utilizing corn silk as a raw material for producing herbal tea with economic value and health benefits. The program employs participatory and collaborative approaches, involving local farmers to develop skills in production, marketing, and product quality assurance. The innovation supports sustainable health practices and contributes to local economic development by transforming agricultural waste into valuable products.

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Published

2025-01-06

How to Cite

Leffy Hermalena, Herda Gusvita, Nita Yessirita, Bustari Badal, Rera Aga Salihat, Rera Agung Syukra, … Rina Febrinova. (2025). Pengolahan Rambut Jagung Untuk Teh Herbal Dan Strategi Pemasarannya . Ekasakti Jurnal Penelitian Dan Pengabdian, 5(1), 90–97. https://doi.org/10.31933/ejpp.v5i1.1234