Jenis-jenis Tumbuhan Mangrove Sebagai Bahan Pangan Pada Masyarakat Di Desa Lalombi

Mangroves are distinctive plants that grow in coastal areas, estuaries, river mouths, and sheltered deltas in tropical and subtropical regions.
The economic value of mangrove plants lies in their wood and fruit. This study aimed to identify the potential of mangrove plants as food
resources in Lalombi Village. The research employed observation, interviews, and questionnaire distribution to local communities. The
results revealed that five mangrove species are utilized as food resources, namely Avicennia marina (Forsk.) Vierh., Nypa fruticans Wurmb,
Bruguiera gymnorhiza (L.) Lamk., Acanthus ilicifolius L., and Sonneratia alba. These species are processed into various food products,
including mangrove onde-onde, mangrove syrup, mangrove crackers, mangrove tea, and mangrove dodol. The processing methods involve
traditional techniques such as soaking, boiling, filtering, pounding, drying, and packaging. Questionnaire results indicated that the local
community possesses a very good level of knowledge and positive perceptions regarding the potential of mangroves as food resources and
sources of economic income. Support from the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) was considered beneficial, although
challenges remain in terms of technology, marketing, and product legalization. This study recommends the provision of further training,
policy support, and the promotion and sustainable development of mangrove-based products to enhance the welfare of coastal communities