Efrida Pima Sari Tambunan, Soraya Saputri, Rika Rahmawati Situmorang, Syahnur Fadillah Azmi, Mahfuza Delila Harahap, Putri Fazrisina

Pelatihan Pembuatan Produk Simple Sirup dari Bunga Telang (Clitoria ternatea L.) di Desa Situnggaling, Kecamatan Merek, Kabupaten Karo

Introduction

Pelatihan pembuatan produk simple sirup dari bunga telang (clitoria ternatea l.) di desa situnggaling, kecamatan merek, kabupaten karo. Pelatihan pembuatan sirup bunga telang (Clitoria ternatea L.) di Desa Situnggaling, Karo. Tingkatkan kreativitas, manfaatkan potensi alam, dan kembangkan UMKM lokal dengan produk sehat dan ekonomis.

Abstract

This community service activity aims to increase the ability and creativity of the people of Situnggaling Village, Brand District, Karo Regency, in utilizing the potential of the surrounding nature in the form of telang flowers (Clitoria ternatea L.) through training in making simple syrup products. This training was attended by 34 participants consisting of housewives and village teenagers. The implementation method includes socialization of the benefits of telang flowers, syrup making demonstrations, as well as technical assistance in packaging and marketing strategies. Participants were also given an understanding of hygiene standards, the right dosage of ingredients, natural dyeing techniques, and product storage procedures to have a longer shelf life. In addition to the production aspect, this activity also discussed the economic potential of telang flower syrup products as a commodity for MSMEs, including the calculation of production costs and marketing opportunities through social media. The results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge about the economic value and health benefits of telang flowers, as well as their ability to produce syrup independently. This activity is expected to be the first step in empowering the local potential-based economy and encouraging the formation of new sustainable home businesses in Situnggaling Village.

Review

This community service initiative, as presented in the abstract, outlines a commendable effort to foster economic empowerment and skill development within Situnggaling Village. The program's core objective to enhance the ability and creativity of local residents, particularly housewives and village teenagers, through the utilization of readily available natural resources like telang flowers, is highly relevant and practical. By focusing on the production of simple syrup, the activity directly translates local potential into tangible, value-added products, laying a strong foundation for community-based enterprise. The methodology employed appears comprehensive and well-structured, incorporating essential elements for effective skill transfer. Participants benefited from not only practical demonstrations of syrup making but also crucial education on health benefits, hygiene standards, correct ingredient dosages, and product storage for extended shelf life. Crucially, the program extended beyond mere production, integrating vital business acumen through discussions on economic potential, cost calculation, and marketing strategies, especially leveraging social media. The abstract reports a significant increase in participants' knowledge and independent production capability, indicating a successful initial transfer of both technical and entrepreneurial skills. Looking forward, this activity is clearly positioned as a pivotal step towards building a sustainable, local potential-based economy in Situnggaling Village. The emphasis on encouraging new home businesses suggests a long-term vision for community self-sufficiency and economic resilience. To further strengthen the impact and scholarly contribution of such initiatives, future reporting could benefit from more quantitative measures of the "significant increase" in knowledge and ability, along with mechanisms for long-term follow-up to track the actual formation and sustainability of the nascent home businesses envisioned. This would provide valuable insights into the real-world impact and inform future community development projects.

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