Yogyakarta – On Wednesday (10/9), the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again carried out the guidance program for the Youth Scientific Work (KIR) extracurricular activity in collaboration with SMAN 1 Wadaslintang, Wonosobo Regency. The activity, held in Room 384 of FTP UGM, reflects a strong synergy between higher education and secondary schools in fostering students’ creativity through research based on local food resources.
The event began with welcoming remarks from the Head of the TPHP Department, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tyas Utami, who expressed her appreciation to the teachers and students of SMAN 1 Wadaslintang for their consistent development of innovative ideas. She emphasized the importance of mentoring to ensure that the innovations produced are not only attractive in concept but also carry scientific value, nutritional benefits, safety, and sustainable potential for society.
On this occasion, the students of SMAN 1 Wadaslintang presented 10 innovative products along with their research proposals for consultation with TPHP UGM lecturers, namely:
- Carica Jelly Tea
- Tempeh Pasta
- Snacks from Moringa and Leftover Rice
- Fruit and Vegetable Cereal
- Watermelon Rind Soufflé Pancake
- Purple Sweet Potato Yogurt
- Coconut Grater and Lemon Scrub
- Carica Cookies
- Coconut Chips
- Vegetable Yupi (Gummy Candy)
The discussion was dynamic, with various inputs from TPHP UGM lecturers covering aspects such as formulation, processing technology, sensory quality, and the potential for product development into local food-based entrepreneurship. This program has been held regularly for seven consecutive years, establishing a sustainable mentoring model through collaboration between TPHP UGM and SMAN 1 Wadaslintang. It is hoped that this program will continue to encourage young generations to produce creative and innovative products rooted in local potential, while also fostering a culture of research from an early age.
Written by: Okta I. Latifa
