This paper discusses the try out of new gambir processing method and its experimental result. This new sistem used gambir pressing by "kempa Ulir". The Aim of the experiment was to obtain a more efficient instrumentation system than the current traditional system. The results shows that quantity of the output from traditional equipment is still better than produced by "kempa ulir" pressing method. The later resulted in the output of 2,5-3 kg dried gambir from 50 kg wet gambir leaves, while using traditional method, 4 kg dried gambir was obtained similar amount of wet gambir leaves.
Keywords: Ujicoba, gambir, kempa ulir, Sumatera Barat
Irshan Zainuddin
Keywords: Ujicoba, gambir, kempa ulir, Sumatera Barat
Irshan Zainuddin
