[MBKM] The Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) Research Team of the Faculty of Biology, UGM led by Prof. Dra. Rarastoeti Pratiwi, accompanied by Dr. Syahputra Wibowo, and supported by collaborator Dra. Agnes Heratri, M.P. from CV Pradipta Paramita along with six student members: Cintya Angelina, Diani Nur Dzakiyah, Lutfi Maulana, Mutiara Tri Wulandari, Melvira Alifianti Putri Sopyan, and Pratama Atha Nafi conducted the MBKM Research activity for the Odd Semester 2023-2024 (September – November 2023). The research focused on the development of Telang-based beverage products. This topic aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, aiming to promote a healthy and prosperous life.
Through the proposal titled “Development of Telang Plants as Health Beverages and Plant Pesticides in CV Pradipta Paramita,” the MBKM Research activity for the Odd Semester involved creating social media accounts and designing packaging for the most favored variant of Telang-based beverages. During the Even Semester of 2022-2023, organoleptic tests were conducted on six Telang beverage variants, identifying “Lemon-Collagen” as the most favored flavor. Hence, the team proposed an eco-friendly packaging design aligned with the “Lemon-Collagen” flavor.
Additionally, the team initiated the creation of a social media account on TikTok (@tuangtelang). The @tuangtelang TikTok account comprises various content types, including ‘a day in my life’ showcasing the team’s daily activities from harvesting Telang flowers to laboratory processing. There are tutorials on creating refreshing Telang-based drinks and explanations regarding myths or facts related to Telang plants’ health benefits. Through this social media platform, the aim is to capture the attention of the general public, especially the younger generation, regarding the utilization of Telang plants.
