Friday (18/06/2021) Central Lampung – The Food Technology Study Program of Sumatra Institute of Technology visited the Center for Starch Technology (B2TP), Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) on Friday morning, 18 June 2021.
The visit was represented by six Itera Food Technology lecturers, including Dea Tio Mareta, S.TP., M.Sc. and Zada Agna Talitha, S.TP., M.Si. representing the Food Chemistry and Nutrition scientific group, Isnaini Rahmadi, S.TP, M.Si. representing the Food Process Engineering and Processing scientific group, and Ilham Marvie, S.TP, M.Si. and Syahrizal Nasution, S.Pt., M.Si. representing the Food Microbiology and Biotechnology scientific group.
This visit is a follow-up to the MoU and Cooperation Agreement (PKS) signed by both parties. “We hope Food Technology students can undertake educational programs at this B2TP, such as Practical Work, internships, and the implementation of Merdeka Campus,” said Ilham Marvie on behalf of the Itera Food Technology lecturers. He also added the possibility of research collaboration to realize the Itera for Sumatera program.
For its part, B2TP welcomed Itera’s visit. “We welcome the visit of the Itera Food Technology lecturers,” said Hardaning in his remarks. He then invited all participants to see the facilities available at B2TP. This was intended to determine the cooperation opportunities that can be pursued. “This form of cooperation is part of B2TP’s services to partners, both industry and universities,” he continued.
As is known, B2TP has developed various processed starch products in the fields of food, pharmaceuticals, and even mining. Some of the products developed include Beras Sigerku made from cassava flour, Beras Sehatku made from corn flour, Beras Tiwul made from gaplek flour, and others. Therefore, it is important to continue cooperation between both parties.
