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Bananas have long been an integral part of daily life in Matang Segarau Village, Tekarang Sub-district, Sambas Regency. Nearly every corner of the village is home to thriving banana plants that yield abundant harvests. Yet behind this abundance lies a
This abundance inspired a group of rural women to create a simple yet impactful innovation: transforming bananas into banana flour, an alternative food ingredient and a high-value local product. Bananas: Sambas’ Abundant Leading Commodity Banana plants are among the most
The process of making banana peel crackers in Matang Segarau continues to uphold traditional methods rooted in cooperation and communal values. The activity usually begins early in the morning, as women gather in a modest production house filled with the