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Title: Rancangan Alat Fermentor Biji Kakao (Theobroma Cacao L.) Dengan Metode Benchmarking
Other Titles: Design of a Cocoa Bean (*Theobroma cacao* L.) Fermentation Device Using the Benchmarking Method
Authors: Ramadanu, Andrean
metadata.dc.contributor.advisor: Prasetyo, Healthy Aldrany
Keywords: Fermentasi Kakao;Alat Fermentor;Benchmarking;Cocoa fermentation;Fermentor design;Benchmarking
Issue Date: Mar-2026
Publisher: Universitas Medan Area
Series/Report no.: NPM;228150008
Abstract: Fermentasi merupakan tahap penting dalam pengolahan biji kakao karena berpengaruh terhadap cita rasa, aroma, dan mutu akhir produk. Namun, petani kakao skala kecil umumnya tidak melakukan fermentasi karena keterbatasan alat yang tersedia di pasaran dengan kapasitas besar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang alat fermentor biji kakao skala kecil berkapasitas 5 kg yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan petani menggunakan metode benchmarking. Objek penelitian ini adalah petani kakao di Desa Candirejo, Kecamatan biru-biru, Kabupaten Deli Serdang. Metode penelitian bersifat kualitatif deskriptif dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi literatur. Proses benchmarking dilakukan dengan membandingkan alat fermentor kakao yang ada dan alat masak nasi tradisional sebagai referensi konsep kerja. Hasil penelitian berupa rancangan alat fermentor berbahan kayu jati belanda dan polybag dengan dimensi 240 × 240 × 240 mm yang mampu menjaga suhu fermentasi secara stabil untuk kapasitas kecil. Alat yang dirancang diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi praktis bagi petani kakao skala kecil dalam meningkatkan mutu biji kakao melalui proses fermentasi. Cocoa fermentation is a crucial stage in cocoa processing as it affects flavor, aroma, and final product quality. However, small-scale cocoa farmers often do not perform fermentation due to the limited availability of suitable equipment with small capacity. This study aims to design a small-scale cocoa bean fermentor with a capacity of 5 kg using the benchmarking method. The research was conducted on a cocoa farmer in Candirejo Village, biru-biru District, Deli Serdang Regency. A descriptive qualitative approach was applied through observation, interviews, and literature study. Benchmarking was conducted by comparing conventional cocoa fermentors and traditional rice cookers as references. The result is a fermentor design made of pine wood (jati belanda) and polybag with dimensions of 240 × 240 × 240 mm, capable of maintaining stable fermentation temperature. The designed tool is expected to support small-scale cocoa farmers in improving cocoa bean quality.
Description: 71 Halaman
URI: https://repositori.uma.ac.id/handle/123456789/30285
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