Adressing the Sustainable Agricultural Agenda: Gac Fruit Benefit in Qur’an and Value Chain Perspective

Abstract

Gac fruit is one of the exceptional varieties of fruits that contain numerous secrets and wonders; which according the text of Qur'an, the benefits of fruits in paradis frequently discussed and as natural resource, medical and health. However, since prior studies have solely concentrated on the content and nutrients of Gac fruit, the value chain ecosystem for this valuable product has not been explored through research. Therefore, this concept paper will literately focus on the nutritional position of this fruit according to the text in the Quran as well as the exploring the value chain that can strengthen the viability of the product. Methodology used to provide sufficient information on Gac fruit are the Qur'anic literature and value chain inter-sectoral upgrading model literature review. The findings of the study is expected to provide a list of Gac fruit's benefit according to Quran and products value chain as part of a large -scale source of food security and sustainability, as well as to reinforce the national aim in the Sustainable Development Goal led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI).