POLIJE STUDENTS DEVELOP GLUTEN-FREE BANANA FLOUR TO PROMOTE RURAL FOOD INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
Students from Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) have introduced a new food innovation by producing gluten-free flour made from kepok bananas—an abundant agricultural product commonly found in Indonesia’s rural areas. This innovation not only provides a healthy food alternative but also serves as a concrete step toward strengthening village independence through the utilization of local farming…