Tempeh tofu makers use low quality soybeans due to lack of local production in Indonesia

Published 2022년 7월 26일

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The article highlights the impact of the crisis on the availability of soybeans, a crucial raw material, leading to the use of low-quality soybeans in the production of tofu and tempeh. The high prices of soybeans, due in part to the war between Russia and Ukraine, have forced industries to cut costs. Despite the high demand, Indonesia's domestic production is insufficient, accounting for only 14% of the total demand, necessitating heavy imports. Darori Wonodipuro, a member of Commission IV DPR RI, has called on the government to boost local soybean production through post-harvest subsidies and regulation of soybean imports. The article will be discussed in an upcoming Hearing Meeting in August.

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Reporter: Akmalal Hamdhi | Editor: Herlina Kartika Dewi KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. The impact of the crisis has disrupted the availability of a number of raw materials, including soybeans. The amount of domestic soybean production is so minimal, exacerbated by the disruption of supply from abroad. The impact is so pronounced, currently industries that use soybeans for raw materials such as the tofu and tempeh industries are forced to use low-quality soybeans for their production needs. This is done by tofu and tempeh craftsmen to outsmart the condition of high soybean prices. According to Kontan.co.id's investigation, the current price of soybeans at importers' warehouses is around Rp. 11,000-12,000/kg. Based on the data and information center (Pusdatin) of the Ministry of Agriculture, soybean needs are around 2.9 million/year. However, for 25 years, soybean imports have averaged 86% of the total national soybean demand. In fact, for human consumption, grade 1 or 2 quality soybeans ...

Source: Kontan