Process of producing vegetable and root crop-enriched crackers (kropek) and the products produced thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to the formulation and production of vegetable and root crop-enriched crackers (kropek) made from cassava or sweet potato, combined with cornstarch, water, seasoning, and salt, producing a healthy, shelf-stable, light, airy, and crispy puffed ready-to-eat crackers with a natural earthy sweet taste from the crops. The process involves both simple and integrated, adaptable processing methods, including selecting raw materials, washing and weighing, pretreating, peeling and soaking, cooking, mashing and mixing, forming the dough, cooking, chilling, slicing, drying, and frying, designed to suit small to medium-scale operations and support community-based food production.