Circular Economy Of Quail Farming For Culinary Product Innovation-Based Quail For Developing The Culinary And Tourism Industry In Indonesia

The great potential of the tourism sector if collaborated with the quail-based culinary industry will increase the potential for new economic opportunities and will directly increase new jobs and will give an impact on Indonesia's economic growth which in 2023 has reached 5.05%. Based on BPS data (2023), the number of accommodation businesses in Indonesia was 29,005 businesses, 15% of them are starred hotels. In the hotel business, the culinary business is one of the sources of income. This is an opportunity for quail-based food products to be used as raw materials for culinary processing in hotels. The purpose of this study is to determine the circular economy of quail farming for culinary product innovation-based quail for developing the culinary and tourism industry in Indonesia. This study uses a descriptive method through literature studies. The results of the study showed that quail, besides having the advantage of a delicious taste to be used as a culinary ingredient, also has other advantages including: 1) having a high nutritional content; 2) easy to cultivate; and 3) having a unique and versatile taste in various dishes. Quail farming has a lot of potential to support circular economic practices, including: 1) Utilization of Quail Manure: 2) Eggshell Waste Processing: 3) Utilization of Quail Carcasses or Remains: and 4) Renewable Energy: 5) Edu-Farm Tourism. Innovation in product packaging and marketing can also increase the selling value of quail products, especially among young consumers who prefer practical and healthy food products. The export potential of quail products is also increasing with the increasing demand in the international market, especially in Asia and Europe. This will encourage the development of culinary products in supporting the Indonesian tourism industry.