Value Added Analysis Of Sweet Potato Chips Processing In Jember Regency
Aulia Brilliantina (a*), Elok Kurnia Novita Sari (a), Berlina Yudha Pratiwi (b)
(a) Department of Agricultural Technology, State Polytechnic of Jember Mastrip Street PO BOX
164 Jember, Indonesia
(b) Department of Agribusiness Management, State Polytechnic of Jember Mastrip Street PO BOX
Abstract
Food security has become an important issue in Indonesia. One of the processing industries that can support food security is the sweet potato industry. The purpose of this study is to calculate the added value of sweet potato chips. Data acquisition in this study was obtained by observation and interviews. The study was conducted in April-July 2019. This study is using descriptive data analysis method to describe the processing of sweet potatoes into sweet potato chips. In this study also used quantitative analysis to determine the added value of sweet potato by using Hayami method. The results of this study are expected to encourage the development agroindustry based on local commodity, especially sweet potatoes, to support food security.
Keywords: Value Added; Hayami Method; Sweet Potato
Topic: Agroindustry and Agribusiness