South Kalimantan Develops Fish-Based Albumin Product to Boost Regional Economy

South Kalimantan, Indonesia, is promoting the development of albumin products using fish, which are abundant in the region. This initiative is expected to increase the added value of fishery products and revitalize the regional economy. Albumin is a type of protein widely used as an important ingredient in the medical and food industries. South Kalimantan aims to create a new industry by extracting high-value albumin from fish, which have primarily been consumed as food. The provincial government plans to strengthen cooperation with research institutions and related companies to support this development project. Specific efforts include improving extraction and purification technologies for albumin, establishing quality control systems, and formulating marketing strategies for market development. If successful, this project could contribute to increased income for local fishermen and create new employment opportunities. Furthermore, if the products are branded as regional specialties, they are expected to boost tourism. South Kalimantan is blessed with a rich natural environment and diverse fishery resources. The development of albumin products can be seen as part of the province's strategy to maximize the utilization of these regional resources for sustainable economic development. Source: Antara News (English)