100 products processed from raw coconut

PROF. Ir. H. Sunarpi, PhD., Mentioning one of the forgotten great potential is the coconut. A professor from the University of Gajah Mada (UGM), Prof. Dr. Bambang S., he has created 100 products processed from raw coconut. Among others, Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) or virgin oil, nata decoco, liquid smoke. Special liquid smoke, he added is one of its product can be used as food preservatives. Instead of using preservatives that are harmful to the food, Sunarpi would recommend using a natural food preservative that. In addition, many coconuts that have the potential high economic value. Previously, assessed Sunarpi, there are less fit than the efforts of certain parties who have disparaged the preparations of coconut products. Though not the case. "We've been fed by the poor image of the palm, such as cholesterol and other hazards. As a result of our society so afraid, "he said. Though not so, the potential for a lot of oil on earth thrives gora processed products can be developed in various forms.

Keep in mind, advanced replacement Prof. Ir. H. Mansur Ma'shum, PhD Unram Rector of this, not only human resource that should be improved. Niaganya governance system must be prepared. And do not forget, the capital for entrepreneurs. "Is where the need for a touch of the bureaucracy," according Sunarpi. In general, recognized Sunarpi savior when the food crisis is even a financial crisis which had hit. But so far, prospective students alumni perceived less interested in his own farm agriculture business that. Although recognized as a savior, but felt less so loved by the graduates who already have academic provision. "Resistance during the crisis, it's saved by agriculture. But do not realize that agriculture is a savior, "said the rector of this. It is unfortunate, for these alumni to pursue opportunities so impressed only Civil Servants (PNS). In fact, if you already have the academic capital, believed to be able to explore the potential of Natural Resources (SDA) which is believed to be able to give great added value.

Admittedly, so far not seen many entrepreneurs who are developing crops that. This was seen when only the traditional businessman who has not seen development. In fact, if cultivated, especially talk of refined food has a huge potential to bring added value. Sunarpi know, the provincial government (provincial) menggaungkan NTB is one of the strategic programs of agribusiness. Rector Unram strongly supported this because considering the enormous potential to improve the economic level of society. Except for local food in agricultural products is hampered product durability.'s Products and hortikukltura food for small entrepreneurs who have no capital will certainly survive. "If you score less wilted," he said. Necessary capital assistance for small entrepreneurs. The industries that developed recommended prefer the commodity itself. Rather than import the commodity.