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Emping are a type of Indonesian chips, a bite-size snack kripik cracker, made of melinjo or belinjo (Gnetum gnemon) nuts (which are seeds). Emping crackers have a slightly bitter taste.[1] Emping snacks are available in markets plain (original), salty, spicy or sweet, depending on the addition of salt or caramelized sugar

Benefits of the Melinjo Emping

1. Melinjo is rich in antioxidants that can strengthen the body resistance of free radkal.
2. Melinjo antioxidant activity is obtained from high protein concentration, which is 90-10 percent for each seed melinjo.
3. The main protein in seed melinjo believed to be very effective to combat free radicals cause various diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, constriction of blood vessels, and premature aging.
4. As a brain supplement as it can strengthen memory.
5. The antioxidant in melinjo seeds is equivalent to the synthetic and antioxy activity of BHT (Butylated Hydroxytolune).
6. As a natural antimicrobial. Which means melinjo protein can also be used as a natural food preservative as well as a cure for diseases caused by bacteria.
7. Gg-AMP peptide isolated from melinjo seed has an active potency that indicates inhibiting some types of gram-positive and negative bacteria.
8. This melinjo also has benefits in traditional herbal medicine. Among them, to facilitate the urine and to overcome anemia and hungry stomach