Indonesia: Alternative sorghum and sago to replace wheat
Cassava
Palm Sago Starch
Sorghum
Indonesia
Published Aug 17, 2022
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TABLOIDSINARTANI.COM, Malang---Sorghum and sago are alternative foods that the government encourages, especially as a substitute for wheat. Moreover, the two commodities are local foods that can be cultivated well in several parts of Indonesia. Brawijaya University Food Expert, Sujarwo supports the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) in developing cassava, sago and sorghum commodities as local food commodities that can be substituted for flour from wheat.
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Both are strategic commodities for Indonesia to strengthen its development and become one of the strengthening of food security and economic capacity (downstream). "I think this is a very appropriate step because cassava, wheat and sorghum are native Indonesian commodities that can be used as a substitute for wheat," said Sujarwo. Moreover, he continued, Indonesia has the potential for local food substitution which can be widely developed in all regions. This is the key as well as a solution in anticipating the possibility of a global food crisis. The world's geopolitical conditions are not in good condition, considering that the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to have a wide impact on global food security. Including the national food condition which has a lot of wheat needs. "I said this is the right step because we can meet our food needs from within the country. I also see that Indonesian agriculture has started to develop considering the increasing number of ...
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