The Potential Of Aromatic Ginger (Kaempferia Galanga) Identification In East Java Province As An Effort To Develop Sustainable Herbal Crops For Feed Additive In East Java Province, Indonesia

This research aims to identify the potential of aromatic
ginger to develop sustainable herbal plants for feed
additives in East Java Province, Indonesia. The first research
stage on aromatic ginger production conditions used a
quantitative approach. The research method used was a
literature study. Data collection used secondary data. A
quantitative descriptive data analysis was in formal and
informal form. The second stage was to identify aromatic
ginger in several districts in East Java using a qualitative
approach. The research method used was observation. The
subjects were several districts in East Java. The data was the
physical appearance of aromatic ginger in several districts
in East Java. Qualitative descriptive analysis was used for
the physical appearance of aromatic ginger. The third stage
was the marketing conditions of aromatic ginger in East
Java Province. The survey method was used to obtain
marketing data for aromatic ginger in several districts in
East Java. Data analysis was quantitative and qualitative
descriptive analysis. The results obtained from research
were aromatic ginger production in East Java varies
between districts. The major producer of aromatic ginger in
East Java was Pacitan District. Aromatic ginger from
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Lumajang District displays the best physical characteristics.
The physical characteristics of aromatic ginger from
Lumajang were superior in almost all parameters, namely
yellow color, distinctive pungent aroma, clean appearance,
spicy aromatic ginger taste, large size, and good freshness
level. The cheapest price comes from aromatic ginger
production in Malang District. The aromatic ginger from the
Probolinggo District was the most expensive price.