IMAGE – So far, corncobs or corncobs have only been used by residents for alternative fuels, as do tofu makers. Because the resulting fire is quite good.
One of the craftsmen knows, Profit, 41, origin of Dusun Stembel, This Gambiran Village/Sub-district admits to using corn cobs for additional fuel when cooking. He got the janggel by buying Rp 8.000 per sack. “I bought from residents ,” he said while mentioning that one sack of janggel can be made three times.
Untung said that the existence of the corn cob is starting to attract foreign producers. They hunt janggel to be used as animal feed. “I got an order for corn cobs in bulk,” said Sanjaya, 36, Wringrejo Village residents, Gambiran District.
The price of that corn husk, light him, the price varies. Currently the price of corn cob is Rp 8.000 per sack. But, he buys starting from Rp 5.000 up to Rp 10 thousand per sack.
“If ready within a certain time, the price can be more expensive. We will send this Janggel to South Korea,” he said.
Sanjaya admitted that he is currently waiting for a pressing machine. And his side, already ready warehouse. “There are investors who want to buy in large quantities, we will press and then send it to Surabaya,” he said. (radar)
