Jengkol Toothpaste Downstream Agribusiness Innovation in Increasing the Strength of Older Age Teeth

Abstract

Jengkol-based toothpaste is an innovation to reduce bad breath and strengthen old teeth. Because it is made from natural ingredients, this jengkol-based toothpaste is expected to be a safe toothpaste and can be used by the elderly > 60 years old. The purpose of this research is that jengkol agricultural commodities can be utilized in the world of dental health for the elderly, so that they can stay healthy, when they are vulnerable to decreased calcium levels. Not only that, this research is also expected to eliminate the stigma of jengkol which is often avoided because of its smell, it can actually be used to strengthen teeth in the elderly. The method used in this study, namely using a simple laboratory approach and literature analysis. The results of the first conclusion of testing in researchThis, which is the result of the sulfur content in the manufacture of jengkol toothpaste which can be removed by adding elements of lime and mint leaves, although the final result is temporary due to technological limitations, showing that the texture of the paste's thickness is not suitable or not yet similar to toothpaste in general. The second conclusion shows that jengkol toothpaste contains anti-microbial, anti-tumor,and anti-allergic, which directly inhibits the growth of microbespathogens. The third conclusion point is that there is a content of calcium, phosphorus, alkaloids, and iron which are also useful for strengthening the teeth of the elderly.