In the Batak ethnic group in Indonesia, found that local wisdom in the community that torbangun leaves (Coleus Amboinicus L.) is believed to improve the quality of breast milk to be given to infants aged 12-24 months. Various studies show that torbangun leaf contains elements that can increase baby's height and nutrition. This paper shows that torbangun leaves are suitable for nursing mothers in a practical, comfortable, and healthy form according to the standards of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, namely in the form of biscuits. The research was conducted experimentally to obtain biscuits from torbangun leaves based on the biscuits' aroma, texture, taste, and color. The last method is to intervene in stunting children aged 12-24 months. Children were grouped into children who were given biscuits with torbangun leaves and children who were given biscuits without torbangun leaves for 3 months every day. The findings from the organoleptic test showed that the most suitable biscuits to be given to children aged 12-24 months were biscuits with the addition of torbangun leaf flour. There was a significant difference in body length in children who were given biscuits mixed with torbangun leaves and biscuits without torbangun leaves.

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Local Wisdom, Torbangun leaves, Healthy Food, Food Industry

Donal Nababan

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Utilizing Local Wisdom Community towards a Healthy Food Industry: a Preliminary Research of Torbangun Leaves Biscuit