UNAIR NEWS –ÌýTempe menjes to some people is regarded old fashioned food.ÌýBut in the hands of fiveÌýÌýD3 TaxationÌýÌýof Vocational Studies 51¶¯Âþ, tempe menjes is made into the latest popular snack.
Entrepreneurship PKM (PKM-K) team of Rr.ÌýWibsa Adelia Augie, Beka Ratu, Eryl Hayattul Umma, Anggi Nur’aini Ikawati, and this Ardiyanto Reviandy makes popular risoles variant combined with stuffing tempe menjes.
“Tempe is actually a food that comes from the fermentation of tofu waste.ÌýNot many know the benefits of tempe menjes, it contains 4% protein and 30.4% crude fiber.ÌýThis fiber is useful for digestion and preventing constipation, “said Anggi one of the team members.
The team leader, Adelia Augie added that the idea of ‹‹making risoles was from the lack of diversification of the risoles that make culinary enthusiasts start looking for new variants.ÌýThe reason tempe menjes chosen as a new variant of risoles is the nutritional value and the cheap price.
“It is very potential to be processed into a product that has a higher economic value,” said Adelia.
Risoles menjes they produced is named named “Rolljess” has already had large market.ÌýBecause of the affordable price, 1 pack “Rolljess” containing two seeds of risoles is sold Rp.Ìý6000, -.ÌýIt has modern packaging, so risoles menjes is able to attract consumers.
“Our product is evenly distributed in East Java.ÌýYesterday there were consumers ordering from Banyuwangi, Madura, Surabaya, Lamongan, Tuban, Sidoarjo, Pasuruan.ÌýSome even from East Nusa Tenggara, ” she said.
For promotion, Adelia explained that “Rolljess” is promoted using social media such as Instagram and Line.
“Indeed, there are many risoles products on the market, but those which use tempe menjes are not many yet.ÌýWe believe this risoles entrepreneurship program will be able to be a business with guaranteed sustainability, ” she concluded.
Editor: Nuri Hermawan
