Geblek, Traditional food from District Kulonprogo - Yogyakarta

Geblek an authentic traditional food Kulonprogo. These foods must be preserved so as not to become extinct so that future generations can still enjoy it. People may not know the name of this one meal, the food is made from tapioca flour is a traditional symbol Kulonprogo culinary identity. There have not come to terms if it has not tasted Geblek Kulonprogo. Perhaps the term is an attempt by society to preserve it. But unfortunately, the preservation of this threatened food left out in the presence of various new food products and the lack of interest of citizens to produce it. Currently, the maker geblek not as much as of yore. Reduced geblek maker is due to lack of interest of younger generations to preserve this special food Menoreh Mountains. For that, it's time these modified food packaging.

Modification of packaging is important to attract residents and tourists to consume them. The current model has not been able to attract people to consume them. Residents who still want to taste the food is mostly old, while older teenage children have started to leave.

Geblek sold in the market today mostly only in the form of small dots resembling a figure eight. If it can be developed in other models, it is possible to re-socialize these foods as a few years ago. In addition to the modifications, the way that can be taken to preserve this geblek ie, with a loyal following among both the public and to tourists Kulonprogo. Geblek sold there are 2 kinds of cooked and raw. Geblek mature sold at a price of Rp 500, 00 per four units. As for raw geblek sold at Rp. 8000.00 per kilogram.