Author(s): Rully Putri Nirmala Puji, Indah Suci Bunga Lestari, Ilvatus Safiroh, Sri Indah Rahayu

Abstract: Puger is one of the sub-districts in Jember, Indonesia, which is famous for its beaches and rich of seafood-based products. One of its common products is Sardine. Basa Sardine Sticks is an innovative product which takes the advantages of Sardine. The purpose of food innovations is to develop the economic values of Sardine and also increase Puger society’s incomes. The results of present study showed that the Basa Sardine Sticks possessed high effectiveness. This was indicated by the results of descriptive statistical analysis involving 100 respondents. The food innovation related to stickswas expected to be developed and improved for maintaining the product quality and contribute to the economy of Puger society.

Keywords: Basa Sardine Sticks, Sardine, Social Economy, Puger.

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.3.1.2