Traditional Crackers

What Is Emping Melinjo?

Emping Melinjo is a unique type of traditional Indonesian cracker made from the Gnetum gnemon seed, locally known as melinjo. Unlike most crackers made from flour or starch, emping is crafted from whole seeds, giving it a distinctive nutty flavor, thin crispness, and subtle natural bitterness that true lovers appreciate.

At AgroCraft Indonesia, we offer 100% natural emping handcrafted by rural communities in Java, using time-honored techniques passed down through generations.

🏺 A Heritage Worth Sharing

Emping has been a part of Indonesian culinary culture for centuries. Typically enjoyed with:

• Rice dishes (like nasi uduk, nasi goreng)

• Soups and soto

• Sambal or spicy dips

It has earned its place in both daily meals and festive occasions, loved for its satisfying crunch and unique taste.

Today, emping is not just a snack — it’s an exportable heritage product representing craftsmanship, culture, and community.

🌿 Natural & Handcrafted

AgroCraft’s emping is made without any artificial ingredients. Our process is simple, pure, and powerful:

🌞 How It’s Made:

1. Harvesting ripe melinjo seeds from local plantations

2. Boiling and peeling each seed by hand

3. Pounding and flattening with a wooden hammer

4. Sun-drying under clean, tropical sun

5. Packing in food-safe, moisture-proof packaging

Every emping cracker is handmade — no industrial machines, no shortcuts.

🌱 Health Benefits of Emping

While considered a snack, emping melinjo offers nutritional value rarely found in processed crackers:

• Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols

• Contains protein and fiber

• Naturally gluten-free

• No preservatives or artificial colors

• Low glycemic index (when unsweetened)

💡 Note: As with all melinjo-based products, moderate consumption is advised for individuals with high uric acid levels.

🌍 Growing Global Interest

Emping melinjo is gaining popularity in:

• 🇸🇬 Singapore & 🇲🇾 Malaysia – among Indonesian expats

• 🇳🇱 Netherlands – as part of Dutch-Indonesian cuisine

• 🇯🇵 Japan & 🇰🇷 Korea – in health food and gourmet snack markets

• 🇺🇸 USA – among natural food consumers and world snack lovers

Used in:

• Artisan snack mixes

• Gift hampers and souvenir products

• Fusion culinary dishes

📦 Packaging & Export Options

We offer emping in:

• 100g – 500g retail packs

• 1kg – 10kg bulk vacuum-sealed bags

• Raw (uncooked) or ready-to-eat (fried) variants

• Private label / OEM customization available

📄 Export-ready documents include:

• Halal certificate

• COA (Certificate of Analysis)

• Phytosanitary document

• Ingredient and allergen labels (EN/JP/KR/EU formats)

🌾 Empowering Local Communities

By choosing emping from AgroCraft Indonesia, you support:

• Smallholder farmers and rural women producers

• Sustainable melinjo harvesting practices

• Fair-trade and zero-waste principles

🌿 We believe in building better lives through local food systems.