Empowering Members of The Ikhwatunnisa Women Farmers Group in Padang Through Training and Mentoring in Nata De Coco Production

  • Linda Advinda FMIPA UNP
  • Irdawati Irdawati Departemen Biologi, Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Dezi Handayani Departemen Biologi, Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Violita Violita Departemen Biologi, Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Moralita Chatri Departemen Biologi, Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Mentari Larashinda Departemen Agroindustri, Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Syahrastani Syahrastani Departemen Pendidikan Olahraga, Universitas Negeri Padang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24036/pelitaeksakta/vol8-iss2/287
Keywords: nata de coco, coconut water, Acetobacter xylinum, fermentation, economic product

Abstract

– Coconuts, a major commodity in West Sumatra, often produce wasted coconut water, which causes pollution. To address this issue, training was conducted for member of  the Ikhwatunnisa Women Farmers Group on how to make nata de coco from this waste. Nata de coco, a functional food, is produced by fermenting coconut water using Acetobacter xylinum bacteria. The training aimed to empower Ikhwatunnisa Women Farmers Group members with skills to start businesses, create jobs, and increase family income. The training included lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, covering everything from preparation to packaging. Evaluations showed high participant enthusiasm; 85% gained new insights and planned to produce nata de coco independently. This activity is expected to encourage new businesses and transform coconut water waste into a valuable economic product.

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Published
2025-10-01
How to Cite
Advinda, L., Irdawati, I., Handayani, D., Violita, V., Chatri, M., Larashinda, M., & Syahrastani, S. (2025). Empowering Members of The Ikhwatunnisa Women Farmers Group in Padang Through Training and Mentoring in Nata De Coco Production. Pelita Eksakta, 8(2), 138-144. https://doi.org/10.24036/pelitaeksakta/vol8-iss2/287
Issue
Vol 8 No 2 (2025): Pelita Eksakta, Vol. 8, No. 2
Section
Articles

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